The word "stilt" refers to a long, thin pole or other support used to lift or raise something off the ground, usually to allow walking or building above a surface like water or marshy ground. Full definition
Villa Utara, also built on stilts on the western edge of the North Lagoon, overlooks the House Reef and the spectacular dive sites of Fiabacet beyond. (diveplanit.com)
It seems that weather stations shelters known as Stevenson Screens (the white chicken coop like boxes on stilts housing thermometers outdoors) were originally painted with whitewash, which is a lime based paint, and reflective of infra - red radiation, but its no longer available, and newer paints have been used that [have] much different IR characteristics. (climate-skeptic.com)
Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort - This is a gorgeous secluded property, built on stilts over water. (Dive-The-World.com)