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'''Laurie Baker''' (born [[1917]]) is a British-born [[architect]].
He studied architecture in the British mill town of [[Birmingham, England|Birmingham]]. In India, he is well known for designing and building functional [[brick]] homes, with special features utilizing natural air movement to cool the home's interior. A significant Baker feature is irregular, pyramid-like structures on roofs, with one side left open and tilting into the wind. Baker's designs invariably have traditional Indian sloping roofs with [[gable]]s and vents allowing rising hot air to escape.
Laurie Baker happened to hear the speech of [[Mahatma Gandhi]] in Mumbai (Bombay) and was inspired by him. Later Baker along with his wife, a native of Kerala, travelled all over India to study and teach the architecture suitable for each ___location. He developed architectural models suitable for each ___location taking into consideration the availability of natural resources of that ___location. <!-- Not sure about the grammar of the next sentence--><!--Unlike many perceive Laurie Baker model is not meant for the poor only.--> [[COSTFORD]] has published many of his books.
= = Awards = =
* In 1987 the first Indian National Habitat Award.
* In 1989, Indian Institute of Architects Medal for Outstanding Architect of the year.
* In 1990, Grand Masters Award - Architect of the year.
* In 1991, Indian Institute of Architects Medal - Outstanding Architect.
* In 1992, UNO Habitat Award and Roll of Honour.
* In 1993, International Union of Architects - World Habitat Award.
* In 1995, University of Central England. Doctor of the University.
= = Some projects = =
* Centre for Development Studies, Ulloor, Trivandrum, 1971.
* Houses at Archbishop Compound, Pattom, Trivandrum, 1970.
* K.N.Raj's residence, Kumarapuram, Trivandrum, 1970.
* Chapel for Sacred Heart Centre, Monroe Island, Quilon, Kerala.
* Chitralekha Studio Complex, Aakulam, Trivandrum, 1974-76.
* House for Leela Menon, Golf Links, Trivandrum, 1973-74.
* House for Abu Abraham (cartoonist & columnist), Kowdiar, Trivandrum, 1989.
* Children's Village, near Nagercoil, Tamilnadu, 1965.
* Fishermen's Village, Poonthura, Trivandrum, 1974-75.
* Tourist Centre, Ponmudi, Trivandrum, 1980.
* Nirmithi Kendra, Aakulam, Trivandrum, 1987.
* Loyola Chapel and Auditorium, Sreekaryam, 1971.
* Loyola Graduate and Women's Hostel, Sreekaryam, Trivandrum, 1970.
= = Some books on Laurie Baker = =
* Laurie Baker, Life, Work, Writings.
By G. Bhatia. (Published by Viking Press).
* Laurie Baker, Life, Work, Writings.
By G. Bhatia. (Published by Penguin Books, 1994).
== External links ==
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