COSTFORD is a voluntary organization, which provides technological assistance for rural development. It was founded in 1984 by Dr. D. R. Chandradutt, Dr. K.N. Raj an economist and the then Chairman of the Center for Developmental Studies, Mr. Achutha Menon, the former Chief Minister of Kerala and the Master Architect Laurie Baker. The idea of COSTFORD took roots when Mr. Achutha Menon showed interest in the alternative building technologies promoted by Mr. Laurie Baker. The design and construction of the CDS campus building by Mr. Baker, against the approval of the Public Works Department brought about the entry of appropriate building technologies in the government building programmes.
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