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
 
Northeast Region of India receives plenty of rain. Naturally the houses are built with sustainable material. Bamboo is one of the most important natural materials that grow in plenty in the Northeast region. Bamboo and cane withstands high moisture and water. Because of the heavy rainfall the region heavily depends on bamboo for their survival. The houses (plate 5A-5C) are constructed above the ground level. It is elevated above the ground (plate 5B) with the help of timber and bamboo construction material. The space bellow the house is used for the shelter of the domesticated animals and other storage material. Interestingly similar traditional structures are found all over China, Japan, Bali and other Pacific islands. Such designs continue to practice in the rural areas. Hence, it carries strong sustainable design mechanism harmonizing with the local conditions.

Household Sustainable Design
Plate 6A Products made of Grass
6B Bamboo & Grass
6C Bamboo Furniture
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