Would A 'florida Villa' Style Build Withstand Weather Conditions If Built In The UK

I love The architectural style of The Villas you see THROUGHOUT Florida. I Know That thesis Mainly properties are built of timber and plasterboard construction inside. Would this kind of build Withstand The British weather conditions if built in the UK and waterproofed? The internal heat gold Would Escape the timber and Be Too Thin? Any input Much Appreciated!