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UK Blogger Kevin Langan Challenges Himself to Build 100 Huts Exclusively From Natural Materials

08/23/2012
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    When it comes to architecture and the DIY lifestyle, there are some who are not content to <a title="All Kits" href="http://www.makershed.com/category_s/70.htm" target="_blank"><strong>buy a kit</strong></a> and a set of power tools for a simple weekend project. UK blogger <a title="100 Wild Huts" href="http://100wildhuts.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank"><strong>Kevin Langan</strong></a> has set himself the ambitious goal of building 100 survival shelters solely from natural resources. After experimenting with different materials and configurations, he intends to sleep in each temporary home for a night and then blog about his experiences. Inspired by huts, <a title="Roundhouses" href="http://www.archaeology.co.uk/articles/features/roundhouses.htm" target="_blank"><strong>roundhouses</strong></a>, and prehistoric settlements, Langan has already constructed four habitations throughout Scotland. Using only a small wooden hatchet and the materials from his chosen locations, he hopes to inspire fellow outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers to follow in his footsteps.
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  • Kevin Langan survival shelter
    Inspired by huts, roundhouses, and prehistoric settlements, Langan has already constructed four habitations throughout Scotland.
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  • Kevin Langan riverside hut in Glasgow
    After experimenting with different materials and configurations, Langan intends to sleep in his temporary home for a night and then blog about the experience.
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  • Kevin Langan survival shelter
    Using only a small wooden hatchet and the materials from his chosen locations, Langan hopes to inspire fellow outdoor and DIY enthusiasts
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  • Kevin Langan's Glasgow riverside hut at night
    To reconnect with nature and test his comfort level, Kevin Langan has decided to fashion 100 huts from natural resources.
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  • Kevin Langan's roundhouse inspired shelter
    Inspired by prehistoric roundhouse dwellings, Langan uses natural resources to construct his shelters.
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  • Kevin Langan sleeping in his survival shelter
    Langan plans on constructing 100 wild huts, sleeping in them overnight, and blogging about the experience.
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Kevin Langan Round Hut

When it comes to architecture and the DIY lifestyle, there are some who are not content to buy a kit and a set of power tools for a simple weekend project. UK blogger Kevin Langan has set himself the ambitious goal of building 100 survival shelters solely from natural resources. After experimenting with different materials and configurations, he intends to sleep in each temporary home for a night and then blog about his experiences. Inspired by huts, roundhouses, and prehistoric settlements, Langan has already constructed four habitations throughout Scotland. Using only a small wooden hatchet and the materials from his chosen locations, he hopes to inspire fellow outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers to follow in his footsteps.

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