G. Shankar

Architect, Person

1959 –

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Who is G. Shankar?

G. Shankar is an architect from Kerala, India. Gopalan Nair Shankar is his full name. He advocates the use of locally available materials, sustainability, eco-friendliness and cost effectiveness. He founded the Habitat Technology Group, Thiruvananthapuram, in 1985, and is still the chief architect of the group as of 2012, and serves on a number of boards. He has also won the prize for the best architect in Kerala. His attitude to "green architecture" has gained him a reputation as the "people's architect". Shankar has been awarded the 2011 Padma Shri by govt. of India

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Born
May 29, 1959
Also known as
  • G.Shankar
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Education
  • Birmingham Institute of Art and Design

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on July 23, 2013

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