Byzantium's Shores: chronicling the misadventures of an overalls-clad hippie

Yesterday I briefly wondered why no one builds brick houses anymore, opting instead for traditional siding with a facade of brick. Now, thanks to uber-engineer SDB, I know why: because if brick buildings do collapse, everybody dies. I probably should have figured that out for myself.

But I still think that a brick facade looks fake, when the regular old siding is clearly visible on the sides of the house.