G. Shankar

[1] He advocates the use of locally available materials, sustainability, eco-friendliness and cost effectiveness.

He founded the Habitat Technology Group, Thiruvananthapuram, in 1987 and as of 2012[update], serves on a number of boards.

from Birmingham School of Architecture, UK and postgraduate diploma in journalism.

He has also won 3 national awards for green architecture, slum resettlement and eco city design.. [2] His attitude to "green architecture" has gained him a reputation as the "people's architect".

[3] Shankar was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2011.