As per our current Database, Laurie Baker has been died on Apr 1, 2007 (age 90).
When Laurie Baker die, Laurie Baker was 90 years old.
| Popular As | Laurie Baker |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Age | 90 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Born | March 2, 1917 (England) |
| Birthday | March 2 |
| Town/City | England |
| Nationality | England |
Laurie Baker’s zodiac sign is Pisces. According to astrologers, Pisces are very friendly, so they often find themselves in a company of very different people. Pisces are selfless, they are always willing to help others, without hoping to get anything back. Pisces is a Water sign and as such this zodiac sign is characterized by empathy and expressed emotional capacity.
Laurie Baker was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.
Cost-conscious Architect known for his sustainable and organic designs that used local materials. Founded the Centre of Science and Technology for Rural Development for the sake of promoting the cause of low-cost housing.
He was a student of architecture at the Birmingham Institute of Art and Design, from which he graduated in 1937. He was a conscientious objector during World War II, and instead of fighting, he was a member of the Friends Ambulance Unit working in China and Burma.
He first moved to India as an Architect for the World Leprosy Mission, where he would remain for the majority of his career.
His family was Methodist, but he became Quaker in his teens. He married Elizabeth Jacob, a Doctor working for the World Leprosy Mission.
He was influenced by a chance meeting with Mahatma Gandhi when he was a young adult.
