German architecture is very popular around the world, and it is considered to be one of the greatest aspects of German culture. Some of the popular styles are Carolingian, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, classical and modern. Many Germans live in apartments or condos because the cost of building and owning land is double of what we would pay in America. About 42% of Germans own their own homes. Many Germans live in Wohnsilos, which are tall, tower-like apartment buildings. All of the planning for German cities is based on making living and transportation easier for all the citizens, because it is a much small country than the United States.
There are many differences between Germany, Austria and Switzerland. In Austria a baby boom happened and more housing was needed. Cheap houses were constructed of concrete, or they even used prefabricated houses. Many people in Switzerland live alone or with at least one other person. Bigger families like to live outside the city, but the number of house owners is one of the lowest in Europe. The difference between the United States and Germany is that we have bigger houses and more property, many families own their own houses. I think it affects the daily life because they are probably more active, walking or biking because everything is close while we usually have to drive to get where we want.
www.swissworld.org/en/people/families/living_space/
http://www.german-way.com/for-expats/living-in-germany/house-and-home/
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