{"product_id":"builders-of-the-pacific-coast-9780936070438","title":"Builders of the Pacific Coast","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeet the DIY builders of the Pacific Coast, whose homes are practical, imaginative, and environmentally friendly.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're fascinated by homes and architecture or if you're seeking inspiration for your own DIY building project, then you have something in common with Lloyd Kahn. In 2004, he discovered a group of unique carpenters along the Pacific Coast of North America. Over a two-year period, he made multiple trips up the coast, shooting photographs and interviewing builders. The result of his efforts was \u003ci\u003eBuilders of the Pacific Coast, \u003c\/i\u003e a spotlight on nearly 50 amazing builders and structures between San Francisco, California, and Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Every featured building is rich in culture, innovative design, and artistic creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree builders in particular are prominently featured: Lloyd House, master craftsman and designer, who created a series of unique homes on a small island; Bruno Atkey, builder of numerous houses and lodges made from hand-split cedar; and SunRay Kelley, barefoot builder tuned into nature, who designed and built wildly imaginative structures. In addition, you'll see working homesteads, sculptural buildings of driftwood, homes that are beautiful and practical, live-aboard boats, caravans, and examples of stunning architectural design--all in an incomparable full-color book with coffee-table appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside you'll find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimages of builders and their creations along the Pacific Coast of North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eStunning designs and innovative structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eFine craftsmanship with local materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eForm plus function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA continuation of Lloyd's journeys into the creative processes of owner-built homes, this book explores unique techniques, use of sustainable materials, and essential dedication to natural elements. With more than 1,000 stunning photographs, as well as detailed drawings of the homes, this collection creates a template for a future filled with forward-thinking architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLloyd Kahn\u003c\/b\u003e started building more than 50 years ago and has lived in a self-built home ever since. If he'd been able to buy a wonderful, old, good-feeling house, he might have never started building. But it was always cheaper to build than to buy, and by building himself, he could design what he wanted and use materials that he wanted to live with.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLloyd set off to learn the art of building in 1960. He liked the whole process immensely. Ideally he'd have worked with a master carpenter long enough to learn the basics, but there was never time. He learned from friends and books and by blundering his way into a process that required a certain amount of competence. His perspective was that of a novice, a homeowner, rather than a pro. As he learned, he felt that he could tell others how to build--or at least get them started on the path to creating their own homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough the years, he's personally gone from post and beam to geodesic domes to stud-frame construction. It's been a constant learning process, and this has led him into investigating many methods of construction. For five years in the late '60s to early '70s, he built geodesic domes. He got into book publishing by producing \u003ci\u003eDomebook One\u003c\/i\u003e in 1970 and \u003ci\u003eDomebook 2\u003c\/i\u003e in 1971.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe gave up on domes (as homes) and published his company's namesake \u003ci\u003eShelter\u003c\/i\u003e in 1973. Since then, Shelter Publications has produced books on a variety of subjects and returned to its roots with \u003ci\u003eHome Work\u003c\/i\u003e in 2004, \u003ci\u003eThe Barefoot Architect\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBuilders of the Pacific Coast\u003c\/i\u003e in 2008, \u003ci\u003eTiny Homes\u003c\/i\u003e in 2012, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilding is Lloyd's favorite subject. Even in this day and age, building a house with one's own hands can save a ton of money and--if you follow it through--you can get what you want in a home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Shelter Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50726183600402,"sku":"9780936070438","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3d8fc600-c950-48fa-b1b3-ab13abf54133.jpg?v=1734857422","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/builders-of-the-pacific-coast-9780936070438","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}