Building a home that can withstand extreme environments is far from straightforward. Whether it's a searing desert plain or a below-zero Arctic snowfield, only the most robust of properties can stand the test of time in such challenging climates.

From innovative homes designed to survive ferocious bushfires to robust structures that can resist hurricanes, tsunamis and even earthquakes, these are the world's most resilient residences.

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