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A $3.5M fireproof home in Pacific Palisades, built to survive wildfires for six hours, features steel frames, non-combustible walls, and autonomous systems.
Developer Ardie Tavangarian has completed Versa Villa, a $3.5 million, 4,200-square-foot home in Pacific Palisades built to withstand wildfires for up to six hours.
Constructed on a burn lot since 2003, the home uses 30 tons of steel and 12-inch non-combustible walls made of magnesium oxide and gypsum.
It features heat-resistant windows, automated shutters, two 20,000-gallon water tanks, and a smart sprinkler system that works without power or internet.
Solar panels, Tesla batteries, and dual Starlink connections enable autonomous fire detection and response, aiming to enhance safety in fire-prone areas.
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Una casa a prueba de fuego de $3.5 millones en Pacific Palisades, construida para sobrevivir a los incendios forestales durante seis horas, cuenta con marcos de acero, paredes no combustibles y sistemas autónomos.