They're horrible places to live, though. Pollution, noise, light pollution, they're crowded -- it's impossible to get away from others even for a few minutesb-- and the stench is just awful.
Efficient, yes, but quality of life is unacceptably low.
Efficient, yes, but quality of life is unacceptably low.
About pollution, where I am is not particularly bad, but if it were, I'd use a heat recovery ventilator and filters.
As for noise, it can be a problem. My most trouble has been with cars. Move away from large roads.
But some cities started addressing it as well:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/feb/15/noise-radar-in...