As its name suggests, the house rests upon wooden stilts, which passively cools the interiors.  Photo 2 of 16 in Beach Breezes Blow Right Through This Ecuadorian House on Stilts

Beach Breezes Blow Right Through This Ecuadorian House on Stilts

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As its name suggests, the house rests upon wooden stilts, which passively cools the interiors.