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Sustainable ‘Living’ Architecture

By Gil Namur | Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 6:23 pm | 13 Comments

For over 500 years, the people from the Indian state of Meghalaya have ‘grown’ living bridges!

Watch this amazing video that clearly shows us what humans, in partnership with nature, can do to overcome even the most enormous of obstacles.

Thanks to Jan W. for bringing this to my attention!

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Shannon Grissom says:

September 12, 2012 at 6:56 pm

Oh this is so inspiring!

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- Gil Namur says:
  
  September 12, 2012 at 7:18 pm
  
  Indeed it is Shannon! Thanks for popping in!
  
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Randi says:

September 12, 2012 at 8:14 pm

What an amazing video Gil. I never knew such a thing existed. The children looked so excited about continuing the tradition. Beautiful!! Thank you for sharing it♥

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- Gil Namur says:
  
  September 12, 2012 at 8:29 pm
  
  Hi Randi,
  
  Thanks for your comment! It is a thing of beauty to be sure. MUCH to learn from this!
  Cheers,
  Gil
  
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janice says:

September 12, 2012 at 8:32 pm

Fantastic! love this and will share!

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- Gil Namur says:
  
  September 12, 2012 at 8:47 pm
  
  Thanks Janice!
  
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Tess Wixted says:

September 12, 2012 at 9:49 pm

Gil, what an awe inspiring legacy and moving experience (literally). This is true sustainability for generations to come.

I will definitely share.

With gratitude,
Tess

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- Gil Namur says:
  
  September 12, 2012 at 9:51 pm
  
  Thanks Tess!
  Cheers,
  Gil
  
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Steve Duck says:

September 13, 2012 at 10:25 am

Great piece on man with nature! Another terrific piece of work by BBC on the world of nature … a statement of sustainability and co-existence. Savoured and shared!

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Janet Vanderhoof says:

September 13, 2012 at 12:42 pm

How amazing and beautiful at the same time, also teaches our youth to preserve and take care of future generations.

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- Gil Namur says:
  
  September 13, 2012 at 12:51 pm
  
  Hi Janet,
  
  For sure! Thanks for popping in
  Cheers,
  Gileeeeee
  
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Chris Holt says:

September 14, 2012 at 12:30 am

Beautiful

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Sandi says:

September 16, 2012 at 12:18 pm

Such a hopeful story.

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