In the desert, Bi Fang used a flat stone to shovel the sand and manually dug a hole at a width that fit a person, using it as his shelter for the night.
"Building a shelter, you need to avoid direct sunlight so you can rest, and also protect yourself from the wind and the cold temperatures at night."
"To conserve energy and fluids, it's best to construct your shelter during the cooler nights. Building walls with stones can keep out wind and sand, and you could use the walls of dry river beds too. But be aware of river beds that might experience sudden heavy rains or frequent intermittent flooding."
"Building a tent with fabric, you should loosen and roll up the bottom edge during the day to increase air flow, and secure it with rocks at night. Don't lie directly on the hot ground. You need to raise your sleeping area so that air can circulate underneath."