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Lloyd Kahn is the editor-in-chief of Shelter Publications. He is also an author, photographer, and pioneer of the green building movement.
After 5,762 posts and 13,041 comments here over the past 15 or so years, I m switching my blog over to Substack, which I feel is a better platform for my photos and writing. It s kind of a combination newsletter and ... Read More The post I m Switching My Blog to Substack appeared first on Lloyd s Blog .
Dear Lloyd I saw this van cabin set-up here in Birkenhead, Auckland. The first thing I thought was, is that a sauna on a trailer? Nope. It’s a cabin on a trailer. I’m really not sure how you’d get ... Read More The post Tiny Home on Wheels and Chinese Van appeared first on Lloyd s Blog .
This letter from my friend, photographer and long-time surfer Leo Hetzl. Leo and partners have had a house in the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, which is a short walk through the jungle to a prime surfing beach. Hola Lloyd, ... Read More The post Scotty and Marissa s Travels in Latin America appeared first on Lloyd s Blog .
Lloyd, you had taken an interest, and shared, an old cabin build video of ours. A friend of mine just cut together an updated video that actually shows the cabin interior being finished. The old one stopped when the exterior ... Read More The post Building a DIY Cabin with Friends, from Start to Finish appeared first on Lloyd s Blog .
This was released two days ago, March 2, Lou Reed s birthday. The post Keith Richards and Crew Doing Lou Reed s I m Waiting for the Man appeared first on Lloyd s Blog .
Coincidence or cosmic, this guy, who turned out to be Gary Moffat, came up to me in the lobby of the little hotel where I was staying in San Jose del Cabo, and said “Lloyd!” Turns out he had sent ... Read More The post Gary’s Van Home appeared first on Lloyd s Blog .
A few words about my extraordinary friend (of 36 years), Chilón, who has been my guide, fellow explorer, delightful companion. Among other things, he’s provided me with a window into the world as Mexicans see it. We’ve been to cave ... Read More The post Adventures with Chilón appeared first on Lloyd s Blog .
This trip has been cosmic. First, it’s been healing. Out of the heavy rains and winds into the bright blue sunshine of this most southern part of California was just what I needed. Plus meeting a ton of great people, ... Read More The post Reflections on Trip to Baja appeared first on Lloyd s Blog .
Examples of monster clueless houses on Cabo de Esto. No understanding or respect for the locale. I kinda like the last one, an outbuilding. From @lloyd.kahn’s Instagram The post Monster Gringo Houses on East Cape appeared first on Lloyd s Blog .
Some buildings just have it. From @lloyd.kahn’s Instagram The post Perfectly Proportioned Building at La Fortuna appeared first on Lloyd s Blog .