Consider Sustainable Strategies

Some sustainable strategies are fire resilient and can have advantages in terms of cost, thermal comfort, and efficiency.

Sustainable Building Systems:

• Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT)

  • Thick CLT panels char on the surface, creating an insulating layer that slows the spread of fire while maintaining structural integrity

• Fiber Cement

  • Non-combustible, Class A fire rating

• Rammed Earth

  • Non-combustible and resistant to high temperatures

• Recycled Steel

  • Non-combustible and maintains structural stability in high heat

• Concrete

  • Non-combustible and has excellent thermal resistance

  • Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC)

• Stone & Brick

  • Non-combustible materials with high heat tolerance

• Compressed Earth Blocks

  • Fireproof, with excellent thermal properties

• High Performance Glass

  • Tempered, double- or triple-paned glass resists heat and prevents shattering under fire conditions

Passive House Strategies

• Airtight construction reduces oxygen flow, slowing fire spread

• Insulation materials like mineral wool add fire resistance.

Modular & Prefabricated

• Decreases Onsite Labor/ Timelines

• Reduced construction waste

• Improved material efficiency

• Some include CLT, SIPS, and other preconstructed Units