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Background: The Diminishing wood resource and restrictions imposed on felling in natural forests, particularly in the tropics, have focused world attention on the need to identify a substitute building material that should be renewable, environment friendly and widely available. In view of its rapid growth, a ready adaptability to most climatic conditions and properties, Bamboo could emerge as a suitable alternative in future construction. Now, the application of bamboo architecture is abundantly found in regions of mass plantation ,in India particularly in north-east region. The architecture of north-east India relates to the socio-economic setup, the cultural identities and a good climatic responsiveness. A good number of climate responsive design features are revealed during the study of the housing forms including temperature control ,enhancing natural ventilation, protection from natural calamities such as flood, earthquakes etc. prevalent in north-east region and for that the strength of bamboo is essential. Bamboo is more prominent than other woods because it has ability to develop quickly hence, resulting to high productivity and availability. Also, eco-friendly nature of bamboo, acts as a plus point for its application and practice.
Aim of Study: To study about traditional bamboo architecture and its techniques and application in north-east India.
Objective of study: The objective of study is: -to understand the architectural style and its variation in different states of north-east India and - to understand the traditional technique as in how bamboo is used as structural members in construction.
