Sophie Pennetier outlines the format of the event, and the panelists introduce themselves.

At 7:06, The individual presentations begin with Nate Wittasek’s overview of materials for wildfire resistant design. While arguing that noncombustible material strategies – including fire-resistant exteriors, a Class A fire-rated roofs, and composite roof and wall assemblies – are well known, he notes that combustible materials can also be resilient, i.e. ignition-resistant wood, mass timber, traditional – i.e. thicker – wood siding. He also stresses the importance of defensible landscaping.

At 25:13, Alexander Sexsmith discusses how his research into healthier building materials led him to resources that are fire resilient, carbon sequestering and non-toxic. He picks up and extends the argument that combustible materials – i.e. straw bale panels – can also be fire resistant.

At 37:39, Kishani De Silva describes in detail the design and construction of Woodbury University’s 2022-3 zero-energy, 3D printed, fire-resistant Solar Futures residence. She discusses current research into lowering the carbon footprint of concrete manufacturing.

At 51:00, Herwig Baumgartner begins with illustrations of how technology can protect structures against fire. Then he presents several projects employing terracotta and robotic construction, which combines high fire resistance, design flexibility, and a low carbon footprint.

At 1:08:16, Sophie Pennetier leads the panel in a discussion of the issues raised by the presentations, and questions and comments contributed by viewers online.