Monday, March 16th | 4:30 p.m. PST
Rebuilding with Resilience: Ask the Engineer
Losing a home to wildfire is overwhelming. That’s why PHNX created this free webinar series, to guide you through each stage of rebuilding with clarity and confidence. As the only builder of Type IA noncombustible homes—the highest fire-safe standard under the building code—we’re here to help you rebuild stronger, safer, and for the long term.
In this special “Ask the Engineer” episode, structural engineer Al Anvari, P.E., of HTK Structural Engineers explains the engineering behind every PHNX Home. Learn how the patent-pending PHNX Longspan™ roof and floor system makes it possible to build Type IA noncombustible homes with greater design flexibility, faster construction, and comparable costs to traditional wood framing.
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How to rebuild a home that’s safer, stronger, and the most resilient to wildfire according to modern building code
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As close to fireproof as you can get — how to understand the difference in fire rating claims
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We are architects, engineers, contractors and interior designers — the benefits of a cohesive and integrated process
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More for your money. PHNX's proprietary methods keep your budget and timeline lean, on par with traditional wood-framed construction
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How the PHNX Longspan™ system works — the proprietary steel joist and insulated panel assembly that spans the entire home without structural (wood) sheathing.
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Why PHNX homes don’t need interior load-bearing walls, allowing greater design flexibility and faster interior framing, using light-gauge steel studs.
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How PHNX reduces complexity on the jobsite, creating more room for utilities, fewer trade conflicts, and a more efficient construction process.
What You'll Learn
Not Just Hardened. Not Just Protected. Truly Noncombustible.
PHNX Development is a California-based design-build company dedicated to helping wildfire survivors rebuild stronger, safer, and more sustainably. As the innovator behind the nation's only Type IA noncombustible single-family homes, each PHNX Home is structurally wood-free, net-zero energy, and deeply rooted in trauma-informed care. Others build with wood and try to protect it. At PHNX, we eliminate structural and exterior wood altogether—building to the same standards as high-rises and hospitals.
"While nothing is ever 100% fireproof, a Type IA noncombustible PHNX Home is as close as you can get — and we have the building code behind us. It’s peace of mind that no other single-family home builder can offer."
—Laurie Fisher, Founder & CEO
Did You Know?
As the only company building Type IA noncombustible single-family homes to code, PHNX Homes are automatically prequalified for fire coverage by Mercury Insurance. Mercury has vetted the technology and is able to offer policies to PHNX homeowners at a fraction of what they would pay for traditional construction, especially in fire-prone areas that are blacklisted by insurance companies for wildfire coverage.
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