Builders Of The Pacific Coast (The Shelter Library Of Building Books),New

Meet The Diy Builders Of The Pacific Coast, Whose Homes Are Practical, Imaginative, And Environmentally Friendly.If Youre Fascinated By Homes And Architecture Or If Youre 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 Twoyear Period, He Made Multiple Trips Up The Coast, Shooting Photographs And Interviewing Builders. The Result Of His Efforts Was Builders Of The Pacific Coast, 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.Three 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 Handsplit Cedar; And Sunray Kelley, Barefoot Builder Tuned Into Nature, Who Designed And Built Wildly Imaginative Structures. In Addition, Youll See Working Homesteads, Sculptural Buildings Of Driftwood, Homes That Are Beautiful And Practical, Liveaboard Boats, Caravans, And Examples Of Stunning Architectural Designall In An Incomparable Fullcolor Book With Coffeetable Appeal.Inside Youll Find:Images Of Builders And Their Creations Along The Pacific Coast Of North America Stunning Designs And Innovative Structures Fine Craftsmanship With Local Materials Form Plus Functiona Continuation Of Lloyds Journeys Into The Creative Processes Of Ownerbuilt 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 Forwardthinking Architecture.