Books by Athena Swentzell Steen

  • The Beauty of Straw Bale Homes

  • Athena Swentzell Steen and Bill Steen
  • Paperback
  • The Beauty of Straw Bale Homes makes a wonderful addition to the straw enthusiast’s library and a delightful introduction for straw bale beginners. Includes recipes for homemade paints and earth plasters as well as invaluable insights into designing and building with straw bales.

  • The Straw Bale House

  • Athena Swentzell Steen, Bill Steen, David Bainbridge, and David Eisenberg
  • Paperback

Chelsea Green Author Athena Swentzell Steen

Athena Swentzell Steen Athena Swentzell Steen grew up in Santa Fe and at the Santa Clara Pueblo, where she began building with natural materials at a very early age. Bill Steen is a photographer and collaborative builder who is especially interested in combining building techniques with community-enhancing approaches to design. Athena and Bill are co-founders of the Canelo Project, through which they conduct ecological design and construction workshops in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. They live in Canelo, Arizona.