An Evening with Lloyd Kahn Publisher and Author of Shelter Books with Bill Steen Straw Bale Builder
Sunday, September 7, 2025, 1830 - 2100
Santa Barbara Permaculture Network presents
"Shelter is More than a Roof Over Your Head"
A Beautiful Conversation and Presentation of Years of Alternative Building Knowledge
with Lloyd Kahn of Shelter Books,
joined by Bill Steen of the Canelo Project
Sunday, Sept 7, 6:30-8:30pm, 2025
Donation $10
Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop (SBCAW)
631 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Shelter Publications is a 50-year-old independent publishing company known for its high-quality books about home building
Books: (1970 to present): Domebook One, Domebook 2, Home Work,
Shelter, Shelter II, Builders of the Pacific Coast, Tiny Homes: Simple Shelter,
Tiny Homes on the Move: Wheels and Water, Small Homes: The Right Size, Driftwood Shacks: Anonymous Architecture Along the California
Coast, Half-Acre Homestead.
Bill Steen (with Athena Steen) author of: Built By Hand, The Straw Bale House; Beautiful Straw Bale; The Small Straw Bale House, and The Canelo Project
The Canelo project https://caneloproject.com
Lloyd Kahn (born April 28, 1935)[1][2] is an American publisher, editor, author, photographer, carpenter, and self-taught architect. He is the founding editor-in-chief of Shelter Publications, Inc., and is the former Shelter editor of the Whole Earth Catalog. He is a pioneer of the green building and green architecture movements. His book Shelter (1973) about DIY architecture, has sold more than 250,000 copies.[3][4]
He lives and works in Bolinas, Marin County, California.[5]
Lloyd Kahn Blog https://www.lloydkahn.com
Lloyd kahn substack https://lloydkahn.substack.com
TICKETS
Also a special one day immersion with
Lloyd Kahn and Bill Steen, SAT /Sept 6 9:30-5pm
EVENTBRITE Lloyd Khan and Bill Steen Together! $100
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lloyd-khan-bill-steen-together-tickets-1538957656779
Lloyd Kahn and Bill Steen have long been fascinated by the human story of Shelter. In books and practical teachings,
Lloyd Khan and Bill Steen Together!
A special day of immersion with two of the world's Natural Building icons.
Joined by local natural builders, Betty Seaman, Art Ludwig and Ray Cirino. A day of interaction and learning with an amazing team.
"Shelter is more than a roof over your head"A beautiful conversation and presentation of yearsof alternative building knowledge
Both Lloyd Kahn and Bill Steen have long been fascinated by the human story of Shelter. In books and practical teachings, they have shared how diverse cultures adapt and build according to their needs using materials close at hand, often with great beauty.
Bringing it into the present they both share, write and teach to modern day audiences.
Lloyd Khan has written and published many books through the decades on how to build shelter gaining a devoted following. A pioneer of the green building and green architecture movements, he is a publisher, editor, author, photographer, carpenter, and self-taught architect. He is the founding editor-in-chief of Shelter Publications.
Starting with the Whole Earth catalog as its Shelter editor, he later started Shelter publishing company, a 50-year-old independent publishing company known for its high-quality books about home building.
Books: (1970 to present): Domebook One, Domebook 2, Home Work,Shelter, Shelter II, Builders of the Pacific Coast, Tiny Homes: Simple Shelter,Tiny Homes on the Move: Wheels and Water, Small Homes: The Right Size, Driftwood Shacks: Anonymous Architecture Along the CaliforniaCoast, Half-Acre Homestead.
Lloyd Kahn Blog https://www.lloydkahn.comLloyd Kahn substack https://lloydkahn.substack.com
Bill Steen is the co-founder of the Canelo Project in southern Arizona where he builds, teaches and writes about straw bale and clay plasters, both at home and workshops around the world.
Bill Steen (with Athena Steen) is the author of: Built By Hand, The Straw Bale House; Beautiful Straw Bale; The Small Straw Bale House, and The Canelo Project.The Canelo project https://caneloproject.com
The all day event takes place on the Figueroa Mountain in the Los Padres National Forest. Lunch provided.
Category: Attractions | Talks and Lectures
"Shelter is More than a Roof Over Your Head"
A Beautiful Conversation and Presentation of Years of Alternative Building Knowledge
with Lloyd Kahn of Shelter Books,
joined by Bill Steen of the Canelo Project
Sunday, Sept 7, 6:30-8:30pm, 2025
Donation $10
Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop (SBCAW)
631 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Shelter Publications is a 50-year-old independent publishing company known for its high-quality books about home building
Books: (1970 to present): Domebook One, Domebook 2, Home Work,
Shelter, Shelter II, Builders of the Pacific Coast, Tiny Homes: Simple Shelter,
Tiny Homes on the Move: Wheels and Water, Small Homes: The Right Size, Driftwood Shacks: Anonymous Architecture Along the California
Coast, Half-Acre Homestead.
Bill Steen (with Athena Steen) author of: Built By Hand, The Straw Bale House; Beautiful Straw Bale; The Small Straw Bale House, and The Canelo Project
The Canelo project https://caneloproject.com
Lloyd Kahn (born April 28, 1935)[1][2] is an American publisher, editor, author, photographer, carpenter, and self-taught architect. He is the founding editor-in-chief of Shelter Publications, Inc., and is the former Shelter editor of the Whole Earth Catalog. He is a pioneer of the green building and green architecture movements. His book Shelter (1973) about DIY architecture, has sold more than 250,000 copies.[3][4]
He lives and works in Bolinas, Marin County, California.[5]
Lloyd Kahn Blog https://www.lloydkahn.com
Lloyd kahn substack https://lloydkahn.substack.com
TICKETS
Also a special one day immersion with
Lloyd Kahn and Bill Steen, SAT /Sept 6 9:30-5pm
EVENTBRITE Lloyd Khan and Bill Steen Together! $100
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lloyd-khan-bill-steen-together-tickets-1538957656779
Lloyd Kahn and Bill Steen have long been fascinated by the human story of Shelter. In books and practical teachings,
Lloyd Khan and Bill Steen Together!
A special day of immersion with two of the world's Natural Building icons.
Joined by local natural builders, Betty Seaman, Art Ludwig and Ray Cirino. A day of interaction and learning with an amazing team.
"Shelter is more than a roof over your head"A beautiful conversation and presentation of yearsof alternative building knowledge
Both Lloyd Kahn and Bill Steen have long been fascinated by the human story of Shelter. In books and practical teachings, they have shared how diverse cultures adapt and build according to their needs using materials close at hand, often with great beauty.
Bringing it into the present they both share, write and teach to modern day audiences.
Lloyd Khan has written and published many books through the decades on how to build shelter gaining a devoted following. A pioneer of the green building and green architecture movements, he is a publisher, editor, author, photographer, carpenter, and self-taught architect. He is the founding editor-in-chief of Shelter Publications.
Starting with the Whole Earth catalog as its Shelter editor, he later started Shelter publishing company, a 50-year-old independent publishing company known for its high-quality books about home building.
Books: (1970 to present): Domebook One, Domebook 2, Home Work,Shelter, Shelter II, Builders of the Pacific Coast, Tiny Homes: Simple Shelter,Tiny Homes on the Move: Wheels and Water, Small Homes: The Right Size, Driftwood Shacks: Anonymous Architecture Along the CaliforniaCoast, Half-Acre Homestead.
Lloyd Kahn Blog https://www.lloydkahn.comLloyd Kahn substack https://lloydkahn.substack.com
Bill Steen is the co-founder of the Canelo Project in southern Arizona where he builds, teaches and writes about straw bale and clay plasters, both at home and workshops around the world.
Bill Steen (with Athena Steen) is the author of: Built By Hand, The Straw Bale House; Beautiful Straw Bale; The Small Straw Bale House, and The Canelo Project.The Canelo project https://caneloproject.com
The all day event takes place on the Figueroa Mountain in the Los Padres National Forest. Lunch provided.
Category: Attractions | Talks and Lectures
Starting Price Per Person
Free
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The Community Arts Workshop
631 Garden Street
Santa Barbara California 93101
United States
( Multi-Purpose Events Venue )
631 Garden Street
Santa Barbara California 93101
United States
( Multi-Purpose Events Venue )
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