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For centuries, indigenous groups in north-east India have crafted intricate bridges from living fig trees. Now this ancient skill is making its way to European cities.

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Tags: architecture, india, indigenous peoples, khasi people, bridges, fig trees, roots, monsoons, sustainability, construction, landscaping, europe, technical university of munich, cities, climate change, engineering.bio, author.zinara rathnayake, source.bbc future
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20211117-how-indias-living-bridges-could-transform-architecture

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Title
The ingenious living bridges of India
Authors
Zinara Rathnayake
Word count
2246 words