BAMBOO ARCHITECTURE IN NORTH EASTERN INDIA

[GOPI KANTA GHOSH]

Bamboo is one of the wonderful material. As strong as steel and as light as aluminium. The are biodegradable and the plant species grows fast. So replenishment is quicker making it renewable. If the can be converted into bamboo boards as done in China it will replace timber thus can save forest. There are 550 species of bamboo and India can boast about 200 while in North Eastern sates there are 175. Thus use of bamboo in NE region is much more. The attachment gives idea of bamboo architecture in NE India. With this let us think of planning with bamboo ensuring better forest cover.

[Dhriti Bagchi]

Some visuals are needed.

[GOPI KANTA GHOSH]

I will try...I have some but they exceed limit for posting...

[ANANT DALAL]

Bamboo is one of the finest growth that take place in abundance in north India, specifically in Assam & Manipur region & it is their basic bread earner. Bamboo is having a smart long fiber which are very soft and can be use for making fine fabric along with cotton, the fabric known as bamboo fabric and that is used for shirting.

Other use of Bamboo in making HOMES for the poor with most recent development in its property from architectural point of view. It is also use for making flooring after suitable treatment to create a glorious outlook to the floor and the buildings. It is also use for cultural activities and making toys and carvings. 

Anant Dalal.

[GOPI KANTA GHOSH]

Western ghat too