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Consider:

Does the structural system provide accommodation for adequate insulation for the climate?

How many and how significant of thermal bridges does the structural system create through the wall?

Is the wall system able to withstand the natural hazards of the region, i.e. seismic activity, hurricanes, wind-driven rain, etc? What about termites? Can design help to protect the wall system from these hazards? Are there material treatments that can help the wall system withstand local hazards?

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