PHNX in the NEWS
April 2025
California Insurance Crisis: Newer way to build homes could lower your costs
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- More and more families are finding that their properties are in a fire risk zone. Now, some people are turning to a unique solution; it's a type of construction that creates noncombustible houses.
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February 2025
Santa Clarita family turns to fireproofing technique after losing home in 2019 Tick Fire
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (KABC) -- For families impacted by wildfires, the idea of rebuilding their home can be daunting. Not only is there confusion about how to start, but there's the natural fear that another fire could burn down their home again.
November 2024
Your Central Valley Feature
Fire-proof home near Yosemite spurs alliance to insure homes in wildfire risk areas
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“We knew that insurance companies would be really excited about this opportunity to reduce their risk and be able to offer more home policies with confidence—even in high fire-risk areas,” said Laurie Fisher, founder of PHNX Development. “We are honored to have Mercury Insurance be the first to offer a seat at their table.”
March 2025
CCRE Presents...
The Road to Recovery: Rebuilding Communities After Wildfires
Experts in housing, land use, fire-resilient design, and community recovery explore how we can rebuild impacted communities more quickly, safely, and resiliently. From fire-resistant construction to policy solutions that streamline rebuilding efforts, we’ll tackle the critical challenges and opportunities in ensuring communities emerge stronger after disaster.​​
January 2025
SD Voyager: Meet Laurie Fisher of PHNX Development
As an architect with 25+ years of experience, one of my favorite things about what I do was that I was always a “happy hire.” People hired me to help them realize their dreams, whether it was a custom forever home or their lifelong dream to open a business. The 2017 Tubbs Fire in Santa Rosa, CA changed all that.
March 2025
High Country News - #iamthewest
"I was determined to solve this problem!"
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I was called to Santa Rosa, California, in 2018 to help fire survivors rebuild their homes after the Tubbs Fire, and that was an eye-opening experience. It was a very difficult process and a long one; these folks didn’t want to build a new home, they just wanted their home back.
