Kerala is celebrating the life and work of one of its most eminent personalities who left a profound impact on the State’s architectural traditions and practices and heralded the transition to an energy-efficient, sustainable style of housing design.

The birth centenary celebrations of British-born Indian architect and humanist Laurie Baker, beginning here on Wednesday, offers an opportunity for the State to rededicate itself to the cost-effective and environment-friendly style of architecture that has become more relevant today in the light of the challenges posed by climate change and withering resources.