Laurie Baker was an Indian architect known for his inexpensive and sustainable building designs that used locally sourced materials. Some key aspects of his work included using brick jalis as load-bearing structures to reduce the need for expensive materials like glass and steel, employing innovative bricklaying techniques, and designing buildings that blended functionality with aesthetics and the local environment. His own home, called The Hamlet, showed how he built additions gradually over time without disrupting the landscape. Baker dedicated his career to developing cost-effective architecture and energy-efficient designs that were affordable for all.