So much of what this guy rambles about is so moot to anyone who's ever actually worked in the building industry.

Why is he even qualified to have this opinion?

The premise that buildings "nowadays" are universally cheap and inferior is stupid:

There have always been shitty buildings that don't last, because poor people also need homes.

Cheap buildings today are significantly better protection against the elements than shacks from the "good old days".

I agree with the spirit of the articles, so I guess I don't care (Yes, we should encourage people to spend more money in the building industry! Yes, hire a local artisan to make something!), but I think an economic argument is more compelling than an emotional one.