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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.  Using local construction materials you can harvest yourself seems to be a great idea.  If you have mud and sticks, you can build a wattle and daub wall.  Let's give it a try!

Here are some pictures of what we're after:  
 
 

And here's a fellow demonstrating on a practice section outside:


Minimum requirements:
  - At least 7 feet tall by 8 feet long
  - Plastered or other natural finish on inside and outside
  - Interior, exterior or free-standing wall is fine
  - In-fill within a framed wall

Provide proof of the following as pictures or video (<2 min):
  - Place where the wall will be built
  - Wattle installed
  - Daubing underway
  - Finished wall showing dimensions (if not obvious)
 
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