Publications
BRICK WORK
This small book is about the best ways of using the common burnt brick, the simplest and least complicated of all our inventions. This book is for those who want to build with brick effectively, acceptably, strongly and with as little expenditure as possible.
COST REDUCTION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL BUILDINGS
Hand written and sketched by Laurie Baker himself, this books is about cost-reduction in building Primary school buildings. Also making effective use of building materials locally available to create functionally pleasing structure is being discussed in the book.
ALLEPEY – VENICE OF EAST
A report prepared by Baker after a leisure visit to the beautiful town of Alapuzha. Mostly made of sketches, descriptions and explanatory notes helps in understanding the Geophysics of the town, industries thriving in it, potential, problems etc..
A MANUAL OF COST CUTTING FOR STRONG ACCEPTABLE HOUSING
This manual is mainly put together to help deal with working out inexpensive, effective and acceptable housing schemes for the homeless families in Kerala, which will also be relevant to other parts of India.
RUBBISH
This books is a reflection of Baker’s thoughts and observations on the state of Waste disposal and management. He clarifies the role of every individual in waste management and the moral responsibility of citizens.
RURAL HOUSE PLANS
A Manual prepared by Laurie baker to build Acceptable houses. Materials, Techniques and Practises of cost-effective housing is discussed in this manual.
RURAL COMMUNITY BUILDINGS
Laurie Baker has critically examined the possibilities of adopting alternative systems for construction of community buildings so as to optimise the resources. And this book also explores the various design options with the limited area.
ARE SLUMS INEVITABLE?
Slums are a shame and a disgrace not to those who live in one but to US – planners, architects, builders and contractors; our Government Departments. And those in authority, and all of us who pass by on the other side of the road and pretend that slum is none of our business.
CHAMOLI – EARTHQUAKE HAND BOOK
A Study of the conditions of a variety of the earthquake-hit villages in Garhwal.
Made
EARTH QUAKE
MUD
HOUSES – HOW TO REDUCE COST
What is an Architecct
Untold
Bamboo Housing
Trails
Kerala In Transition
Maanam Thotta Mannu
Masterpiece of a Master Architect: Center for Development Studies (2014)
Jointly published by COSTFORD and Laurie Baker Centre for Habitat Studies, this book is a tribute to the critically acclaimed work of Laurie Baker. The book is the first documentation of a work by Baker. Through sketches and photographs the book captures the magnificence and simplicity of the structure at Centre for Development Studies such as circular and organic-shaped courtyards and roof terraces, a network of creative walkways and an exceptional seven storied library tower. The book brings out not only Baker's love for environment-friendly and cost effective architecture but also his artistic genius.
Poverty, Women and Capability
Baker Series
A number of booklets and small books written and illustrated by Laurie Baker have been published by COSTFORD for wider dissemination. LBC has been using these books for its teaching as well as dissemination among the participants in its various training programmes.
Noted Publications on Baker
'The Otherside of Laurie Baker ' by Late Elizabeth Baker and Lauire Baker: Life, Works & Writings by Gautam Batia are the two noted publication on Baker. The former one was published by DC Books and the later by Penguin Books and it is vailable in all leading book stores.