People often point to those narrow, attached 4-story buildings by riversides as proof that "foreign countries preserve their heritage."
But the real reason they’re capped at 4-5 stories isn't just preservation laws—it's because that’s the limit for natural water pressure. You literally can't pump water higher than that without extra tech, so they just kept building them at that height.
Even if you tear one down to rebuild, it's a nightmare to redo the plumbing and sewage in such a tight space unless you demolish the whole neighborhood.
And since living right by the water can be awkward, if they do clear the area, it usually turns into commercial spaces or parks rather than new housing.
It’s not like foreigners live in old buildings just because they’re obsessed with the "vintage vibe."
"Users break down the architectural reality check, noting that 'heritage' is often just a byproduct of historical plumbing limits, soil conditions, and urban density physics."
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