Summer School on

Towards a Green Habitat

Based on Laurie Bakers Philosophy and Approach
Aims and Objectives:
The objective of the summer school is to create awareness on the need to move towards a Green Habitat
based on cost-effective building design and construction technology that is, at the same time,
environmentally sustainable.
Target Group:
To realize this objective, the LBC proposes to conduct a summer school for young architects, civil
engineers and senior students of architecture, planning, civil engineering, urban and rural studies
interested in green habitat. We would also welcome interested researchers and students from the social
sciences especially those interested in the area of environment and development in general and socioeconomic planning for housing, water and sanitation, and waste management in particular.
Duration:
The Summer School will be for a period of two weeks.
Dates: 19th May 2014 1st June 2014(both days inclusive)
Venue:
The main venue for the Summer School will be the Laurie Baker Centre for Habitat Studies,
Thiruvananthapuram (also known as Trivandrum) in Kerala.
Boarding and Lodging:
Boarding and Lodging will be provided in the LBC Campus. During field visits food will be arranged by
the LBC.
Curriculum
The curriculum will consist of a combination of (i) interactive sessions, (ii) hands-on experience, (iii)
practical assignments, (iv) field visits, (v) audio-visual sessions, and (vi) feed-back sessions.
In terms of subjects, the curriculum will cover topics under (i) Green Economy and Green Habitat, (ii)
Laurie Bakers philosophy and approach to architecture and building construction, (iii) Green Economy
with special emphasis on alternative construction techniques and materials, non-conventional energy
resources, waste management and recycling, (iv) traditional architecture and the need for innovation, and
(v) Social engineering such as role of womens organizations, peoples movements and decentralized
planning.
The hands-on experience will be in such areas as (i) new techniques and forms in masonry using mud,
brick and rubbles, (ii) use of bamboo as an alternative construction material including for concreting, (ii)
landscaping.

Field visits will consist of visits to urban housing colonies, institutions and selected buildings constructed
by Laurie Baker and COSTFORD.
Practical assignments will be given to groups of students depending on their background and experience.
Faculty
A team of renowned experts and scholars drawn from such disciplinary backgrounds as environment and
development, ecological sciences, architecture, civil engineering, energy, economics and other related
areas.
Fees
The course fee is Rs.21,000/-(inclusive of 12.36% Service Tax). This will cover field visits, boarding
(simple food-Veg and Non-veg), lodging(non A/C dormitory), local transport (non A/C) and special
events.
An advance registration fee of Rs.5,000/- may be paid while sending the registration form and the balance
amount Rs.16,000/- be paid on arrival at the LBC campus for the Summer School. Payments will be
accepted only in the form of bank drafts in favour of Laurie Baker Centre for Habitat Studies, payable
at Thiruvananthapuram.
Sight seeing
Our past experience suggests that many participants are keen to visit places in Kerala during their stay.
The LBC will be happy to facilitate such visits during week-ends and at the end of the Summer School for
those who intend to stay for extra days.
Location
The LBC campus is located in the Nooliyode
village in Vilappilsala Panchayat, 12 Kms away
from the centre of the Thiruvananthapuam city. It
is 12 kms away from the Thiruvananthapuam
Central Railway Station and 18 kms from the
Thiruvananthapuam International Airport.

Arrival and departure

Students are expected to arrive on May 18, 2014
before 8.00 PM. They are expected to depart
within 24 hours of the completion of the course.
Those who would like to stay for a few more days
may contact the Chief Administrative and
Programme Manager.
Registration
Interested participants are requested to fill in the attached registration form and send it to the Chief
Administrative Programme Manager along with a bank draft for Rs.5,000/- being the advance registration

fee drawn in favour of Laurie Baker Centre for Habitat Studies, payable at Thiruvananthapuram. No
registration form will be accepted without the bank draft for Rs.5,000/-.
Please include copy of your ID card while sending the registration for.
Dress Code
Summer dress is recommended. During site visits and hands-on training full sleeve dress, jogging shoes
and cricket hat are recommended.
Laptop
Participants are advised to bring laptop as assignment/project work are given during the course period.
Contact details
The Chief Administrative and Programme Manager
Laurie Baker Centre for Habitat Studies
Nooliyode,Vilappilsala
Thiruvananthapuram 695 573
Kerala
Ph: 0471 2289001
Mob: 09847466684
E-mail: lauriebakercentre@gmail.com
Website: www.lauriebakercentre.org

LAURIE BAKER CENTRE

FOR HABITAT STUDIES
NOOLIYODE, VILAPILSALA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, INDIA - 695 573
www.lauriebakercentre.org E-mail: lauriebakercentre@gmail.com

REGISTRATION FORM
SUMMER SCHOOL MAY 2014

FULL NAME [BLOCK LETTERS]

GENDER [PLEASE TICK]

DATE OF BIRTH
(DD/MM/YY)

CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER

EMAIL-ID
NAME &ADDRESS OF INSTITUTION
(LAST ATTENDED OR ATTENDING)

WORK EXPERIENCE, IF ANY

(TYPE OF WORK AND NAME OF INSTITUTION)

DATE & TIME OF ARRIVAL

DATE & TIME OF DEPARTURE
(INCLUDE TRAIN/FLIGHT NUMBER)

ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION

(BLOCK LETTERS)

PERMANENT ADDRESS
(BLOCK LETTERS)

PERSON TO BE CONTACTED IN CASE OF

EMERGENCY (NAME, TELEPHONE NO. & RELATIONSHIP)
ACADEMIC FIELD(S) OF INTEREST
FOOD PREFERENCE (PLEASE TICK)

VEG

NON VEG

REGISTRATION FEE: DD NO: . DATED . AMOUNT RS ..

(DD AMOUNT IN FAVOUR OF LAURIE BAKER CENTRE FOR HABITAT STUDIES PAYABLE AT THIRUVANANTHAPURAM)

DATE:

SIGNATURE OF PARTICIPANT