Eugene Pandala is an Indian architect, known for building with values of environmental sustainability. He studied Masters in Urban Design from School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi and his Fellowship in Heritage Conservation at University of York and at Fort Brockhurst (English Heritage Training Centre) in U.K. Pandala while studying at Delhi School of Planning and Architecture met the legendary architect Hassan Fathy, and was inspired to build with mud.In 2011, Lalith Kala Academy awarded him the first Laurie Baker award. The residence"Bodhi", Fort Cochin Heritage conservation project, Trivandrum East Fort Conservation projects are often cited as good examples of Kerala heritage conservation initiatives.