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How an Iconic Car Inspired a Lifestyle!
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n 2013, Philippe Ziade, founder and CEO of Growth Luxury Homes and luxury automobile aficionado, drovea Tesla for the first time -- and he had an epiphany. He’s driven a Bentley, Ferrari, and Rolls Royce, but the Tesla was different; it immediately appealed to him on many levels. “It’s timelessly modern with uncompromised efficiency and performance that is environmentally friendly with extreme functionality. Featuring highlighted minimalism with soft and understated luxury,” he says. “I thought, ‘How do we translate this iconic industrial design into a differentiating residential architectural design? How can I build a home that makes me feel the same way this car makes me feel?’ ” Fast-forward five years, and Ziade’s company is poised to begin construction on a groundbreaking new development that could change the way the world builds homes, all inspired by his Tesla experience. Located in the southeast Las Vegas community of Henderson, The Hills will be the first homes in the world to be built with a car in mind and sourced by alternative energy. Built specifically for self-driving cars and featuring edible landscaping (harvesting services can be provided for homeowners), the community takes the term
“eco-friendly” to a whole new level. In a land known for bright lights and strong air conditioning, The Hills community will actually produce more energy than it needs, and be capable of storing the excess in Tesla commercial batteries known as Powerpacks. “We are no longer selling a house, we are selling a lifestyle,” Ziade says. Homebuyers will receive a fully autonomous lifestyle living environment to include Amazon technology-- and, of course, a Tesla car. “Our houses are built to last, and so smart they can actually help make you healthier. This is the future. In a decade, other homes will be obsolete.” The community of 59 homes will feature both one - and two-story floor plans,
complete with solar panels and desert-friendly outdoor space. Ziade says over 70% of the water will be reused, a plan given the highest marks by the Southern Nevada Water Authority, and the company is working with the U.S. Department of Energy to achieve the highest certification in energy-efficiency programs. Residents can log into the GLH lifestyle app that tracks how much money is saved versus typical household bills, and can monitor allergens in the air, or alert homeowners to the best times of day for car-charging for maximum energy-efficiancy. Growth Luxury Homes 8890 Spanish Ridge Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89148 Growthluxuryhomes.com 702-836-9836 info@GrowthLuxuryHomes.com
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