Humble Homes Revolutionize Green Living, Empower Local Craftsmen
The article discusses how architect Laurie Baker uses green strategies in his house designs, focusing on the facade wall. By studying three houses in Trivandrum, Kerala, built in the 1990s, it shows that Baker's designs are innovative, combining low technology with local influences. His approach promotes sustainability, cultural identity, and values the local community. Baker's architecture emphasizes green principles and highlights the importance of the end user and craftsmen in creating unique and environmentally conscious buildings.