SACON-BUILDING

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Caption : COIMBATORE, 27/12/2008: A view of Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History at Anankatti near Coimbatore. The building has been constructed by Kerala-based Centre of Technology for Rural Development (COSTFORD) on the 'Laurie Baker Architecture' style to save on costs and to make it energy efficient. Environment friendly and energy conservation features characterise all these buildings. Measuring a builtup area of 36,000 square feet, the buildings are circular structures with courtyards, arched corridors, clay tile flooring and tiled roof. The design and materials used for construction ensure ample lighting and ventilation. They also reduce heat inside. So the need for using electrical lights and air-conditioners is reduced substantially though several office equipment such as computers are used. Photo: K. Ananthan 27-12-2008