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This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEM curriculum.  Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Building.

While building a house may be out of reach at the moment, let's get some practice putting together smaller structures.  Perhaps the kids are freezing while waiting for the bus?  Or you need a private place to use a composting toilet.  Let's build a bus shelter or similar tiny structure!

 
 

Minimum requirements:
  - At least 6' headroom inside
  - Solid walls
  - Simple foundation
  - Person door or door sized opening in one wall
  - No wood touching the ground
  - 75% natural materials by weight (plywood isn't natural)

Provide proof of the following as pictures or video (<2 min):
  - The location the shelter will be placed
  - Floor structure mostly done
  - Shelter midway through construction
  - Finished shelter
  - If the unnatural materials you used are anywhere near 25% of the build, explain why you fall within the 75% natural requirement
 
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