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An out-of-the-way island home sounds like a slice of paradise, but consider the natural disasters you may have to contend with and you might think twice before building that dream retreat.

Or you might rise toe the challenge, and just make sure your dwelling is able to deal with everything from burning brush to the occasional hurricane … like this house-on-stilts designed by Woollen Studio and built by EcoSteel (via Inhabitat).