Uploaded on 2016-04-30 by sujata_hazarika

But with globalization and trade happening, there has been a shift in the construction techniques and materials being used locally. First and foremost, the use of concrete and steel has increased tremendously in the last decade with the rise of apartments and high rise structures in Guwahati, as well as other areas of Assam. The use of glass facade has also increased and is being used significantly on the shopping malls and office buildings. This has also proved to be environmentally deficit as the use of too much glass heats up the interior of the building prompting the users to use the air conditioning system, which leads to further heating up of the surrounding area. Also, considerable amount of Chinese materials have also been imported for the interior projects in the area, as well as in the entire country. ![][1] *Picture Of A Commercial Centre In Guwahati* [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14619890788718949.jpg