Wildfires: Cross-Laminated-Timber (CLT) panels offer a high degree of wildfire-resilience given that they are robotically fabricated and leave no airgaps that would otherwise feed the fire, as it happens in conventional construction. According to the National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction, and the Non-profit WoodWorks.org, the nominal char rate for CLT panels is 1.5 inches per hour. With CLT panel thicknesses ranging between 4.5 - 7.5 inches, this wall assembly effectively increases fire-resiliency three to five times that of conventional wood construction. The Cross-Laminated-Timber (CLT) panels are in turn wrapped by high-performing Insulated Metal Panels that offer their own unique fire resistance. Finally, the aerodynamic form that results from the model’s uniquely patented shape also minimizes areas vulnerable to wildfire propagation.

Polyhaus is proud to source its wood for its mass-timber panels from forest generation projects using wood that “may burn in the forest to produce houses that won’t.”

Weather: The insulated metal panel and mass timber envelope of Polyhaus provides superior weather protection and a high R-value, making it an ideal solution across all climate zones.

Long-lasting & low-maintenance:  Built from solid wood, Polyhaus embraces the enduring strength and natural resilience of mass timber—delivering a long-lasting structure that requires low-maintenance while celebrating the beauty and integrity of sustainable architecture.

Structural: Polyhaus offers a building design that uses a perfectly balanced, three-dimensional structure to evenly support weight and resist movement, making it strong, stable, and visually harmonious from every angle.