Now that the living standard has improved, the living needs are different. Now pay attention to the style of building a house, which can show that its owner's family is well-off and capable. In rural areas, there are few floors of small buildings, and it is very embarrassing to say hello to people.
I am from the countryside, too. There is a three-story building at home. The house stands out in the community, but it has no effect at all. No furniture or anything. The whole building is empty and furnished.
In fact, it's really useless to grow tall. If you pay more attention to comfort and layout, it will be much more comfortable than living in an oversized box.