German Houses vs. American Houses: Construction, Design & Scale

Take it from an architect: German Houses and American Houses are very different. ...But why? From construction methods to form and scale, we take you through a fun exploration of residential design and the policies that shape them. Looking to learn more about housing in Germany and the USA? Check out these great videos: Feli from Germany: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5jQEWpkt9M&t=617s Passport Two: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afWgTeof434&t=611s GEAR IN THIS VIDEO: GoPro: https://amzn.to/3FM0WRr Jonathan’s Winter Coat: https://tinyurl.com/6dbvtskw Camera: https://tinyurl.com/22a5wbe7 Microphone: https://tinyurl.com/rufut97v Lens: https://tinyurl.com/z3k73bv6 Bendy Tripod Thing: https://tinyurl.com/d4w687pk Memory Card: https://tinyurl.com/zy7j54ac External Hard Drive: https://tinyurl.com/nmters57 External Hard Drive Backup: https://tinyurl.com/vduwnaea Music in Episode: https://tinyurl.com/BLACKFORESTFAMILY Try Lingoda with an exclusive discount of up to 40% off with our link: https://try.lingoda.com/Dec_BlackForestFamily #lingoda202112 DISCLOSURE: The links above may contain affiliate links. This means that, at no cost to you, the Black Forest Family may earn a commission if you click through to make a purchase. 👉Quick Jump to Your Favorite Topic: 00:00 Intro 00:30 In Today's Video 03:44 WHICH ONES should we compare? 05:56 The American Dream & Single-Family McMansions 10:02 German Rental Market & Multi-Family Housing 13:59 USA Wood Frame Construction 16:34 German Homes are Built to Last (SOLID Construction) 21:52 Coming Up on the Next Episode.... 23:05 Laugh with Us Episode 38 | #housing and #architecture in the USA and Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany | Filmed January 20, 2021 📸 Follow us on Instagram for behind the scenes content: @blackforestfam https://www.instagram.com/blackforestfam/​ ✈️ We created our blog to help you learn more about living, studying, working, and traveling abroad! For more information about the content in this video visit ➡️ https://www.blackforestfamily.com/​ ⬅️ 📧 Sign up for our Black Forest Family Newsletter email here - https://www.blackforestfamily.com/follow-along/ —————————————————— 💳 Here’s our FREE guide to the best southern Black Forest Germany Day Trips: https://www.blackforestfamily.com/the-best-southern-black-forest-germany-day-trips/ 🛵 Our 101 TOP TRAVEL TIPS: https://www.blackforestfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/101-Top-Travel-Tips-from-the-Black-Forest-Family-1.pdf —————————————————— SUPPORT OUR WORK: https://www.blackforestfamily.com/follow-along/ FAMILY TRAVEL GEAR: https://www.blackforestfamily.com/shop/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/blackforestfamily/​ —————————————————— Originally from the Midwest of the USA, we moved to the #blackforest in 2013 and quickly embraced #expatlife. As American expats living in #Germany, things weren't always easy, but we've grown to love our life in Germany. We started this #travelvlog​ to share our experiences with friends and family, and to help those who are interested in moving overseas! Whether you are interested in moving abroad, working abroad, studying abroad, raising a family abroad, or just want to #traveleurope, we're here to give you a first person look at what lies ahead. 😊🎥🌎