They’re not the world’s tallest or longest bridges, but a string of humble river crossings sculpted from tree roots in India are engineering marvels that contain lessons for modern architects.

Living root bridges are a remarkable example of bioengineering that may be seen deep within the lush woods of Meghalaya, one of the most rain-soaked regions in India. The Khasi and Jaintia tribes ...

Forget the Golden Gate Bridge, the Ponte Vecchio and even that one in Brooklyn. The most astounding bridges in the world are found in that land of surprises, India.

In the Indian state of Meghalaya, one of the wettest places on Earth, villagers are separated by rivers and valleys. To stay connected, they coax tree roots to grow together into living bridges.

Meghalaya's living root bridges, a few of which are estimated to be over 500 years old, attract tourists from all over the world. In the wettest place in the world, you won't cross bridges that ...

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In the Indian state of Meghalaya, one of the wettest places on Earth, villagers weave the roots of living rubber trees into sturdy pedestrian bridges.On a quest to document the tradition ...

Living buildings can cool down cities "The findings relating to the traditional techniques of the Khasi people can promote the further development of modern architecture," says Ludwig, himself an ...

In the Indian state of Meghalaya, one of the wettest places on Earth, villagers are separated by rivers and valleys. To stay connected, they coax tree roots to grow together into living bridges.