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