Module 15 : Sustainable Design
  Lecture 40 : Sustainable Design and Traditional Architecture, Northeast Region, Household Sustainable Design, Sustainable Kerala Architecture, Rajasthan Architecture, Persian Chahar Bag Garden Architecture (550 BC), Conclusion
  Sustainable Design and Traditional Architecture

One cannot ignore the traditional architecture that flourished around the world in harmony with environment. Indian subcontinent produced some of the finest architectural marvels in tune with the environmental sustainability. The traditional architecture has popularly utilized local indigenous material such as- stone, clay and timber, which are easy available. Depending on the geographical condition the use of natural material varied.

Following are some of the traditional architecture in the Indian subcontinent-

Northeast Region
In the Northeast region due to heavy rain

Plate 5A Northeast Bamboo House
5B Bamboo House under construction
5C Village Meeting
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