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In Southeast Asia heavy torrential rains abound, which is why
you can find stilt communities. These houses are built on
high wooden structures to protect their inhabitants and their
possessions from floods. The design of these constructions
also avoids the presence of snakes and insects. Because
their roofs are sloped, rainwater flows easily without
damaging the property.

Although less common, stilt houses are also present in the
Western Hemisphere, especially in areas that are damaged
by hurricanes.

YURTS
(KYRGYZSTAN, CENTRAL ASIA)

Yurts, used by Central Asian nomads for centuries, are
transportable tents made from animal skins. In the past,
these structures were used only as temporary shelters, but
contemporary construction methods and access to new
materials allowed them to be used as permanent houses.

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