Lloyd Kahn of Shelter Books joined by Bill Steen of the Canelo Project

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Santa Barbara Permaculture Network presents “Shelter is More than a Roof Over Your Head” A Beautiful Conversation & 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 Please join Santa Barbara Permaculture Network for a very special evening of conversation & sharing with Lloyd Kahn & Bill Steen on Sunday, September 7, 6:30 – 8:30pm, at the Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop in Santa Barbara, CA. Both Lloyd Kahn & 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 shelter according to their needs, using materials close at hand often with great beauty. Bringing it into the present, both write and teach to modern day audiences. Come learn & share their journey and experiences. Lloyd Kahn has written & published numerous books through the decades on how to build shelter gaining a devoted following, now international in scope, willing to learn and grow with him. A pioneer in the DIY movement, he has worn many hats including photographer, carpenter, architect, and publisher. Starting as the Shelter editor for the iconic Whole Earth Catalog, in time he was inspired to start Shelter Publications, his 50-year-old company first publishing his classic best seller Shelter (1&2). Later following up with many others including Domes (1&2), and Tiny Homes, Tiny Homes on the Move, Homework, Builders of the Pacific Coast and more. Lloyd Kahn at age 90 is not only touring, but still surfing and biking and sometimes skateboarding, he attributes his youthfulness in part to Stretching, an immensely popular book he coauthored & published. Bill Steen is the co-founder of the Canelo Project in Elgin, Arizona. After building a straw bale home in the late 1980’s with his wife Athena for their family, they began conducting straw bale & clay plaster workshops in southern Arizona and Mexico. They were later invited to teach workshops around the world, sharing their skill and knowledge on how to build sustainably and affordably, using only earth, clay, sand & straw. Bill grew up in the southwest, becoming an author and professional photographer keen to capture the beauty of the land, and in time, the numerous projects they were creating. Bill is the co-author with Athena of The Hand Built House, The Straw Bale House; Beautiful Straw Bale; The Small Straw Bale House, and The Canelo Project. Bill & Athena were honored recently as the recipients of the 2025 Annual Santa Barbara Permaculture Network Eco Hero Award for their many years of Natural Building leadership & commitment. The event takes place on Sunday, September 7, from 6:30–8:30 pm, $10 donation, at the Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop (SBCAW), 631 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA. More information 805-962-2571; margie@sbpermaculture.org, www.sbpermaculture.org. A Community Event Hosted by Santa Barbara Permaculture Network www.sbpermaculture.org