Living Root Bridge

Living Growing Root Bridges Are 100% Natural Architecture

10/03/2011

Living Root Bridge

In the forests of Meghalaya, India, the War-Khasis people have discovered a patient way of crossing the many rivers of their wet region. By guiding the roots of an abundant species of rubber tree, they were able to create a living system of bridges that are in some cases over one hundred feet long and can support the weight of 50 people!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/living-growing-root-bridges-are-100-natural-architecture/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

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Living Root Bridge

In the forests of Meghalaya, India, the War-Khasis people have discovered a patient way of crossing the many rivers of their wet region. By guiding the roots of an abundant species of rubber tree, they were able to create a living system of bridges that are in some cases over one hundred feet long and can support the weight of 50 people!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/living-growing-root-bridges-are-100-natural-architecture/'>READ ARTICLE</a>

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Living Root Bridge

In the forests of Meghalaya, India, the War-Khasis people have discovered a patient way of crossing the many rivers of their wet region. By guiding the roots of an abundant species of rubber tree, they were able to create a living system of bridges that are in some cases over one hundred feet long and can support the weight of 50 people!...

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