That is what made the geodesic dome so leaky. A better approach is multiple redundant layers each of which can be imperfect while a single layer must be perfect. Wood is wonderful for adaptability, renewability, low price, and beauty. However, it is usually terrible for maintenance. The exception is timber-framed buildings in which the wood structure is protected from the weather, but is massive and exposed.
Air keeps it dry, eyeballs keep it inspected.
Brick requires very little maintenance, ages beautifully, and modifies fairly easily. Old brick has a resale value allowing easy recycling. Many designs are possible. Older construction methods avoiding the cavity wall ties need to be used, however, or stainless-steel ties. Walls should be low maintenance rather than no maintenance.