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)