Rebuild:LA Episode 069: Can We Actually Build a Fireproof House? Gary Hendren of S.A.M. House Might Have Already Invented One
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April 7, 2026 · 37 min · Season 4 · Episode 69
About this episode
Cameron Barrett interviews Gary Hendren about innovative fireproof building materials for homes in disaster-prone areas.
Send us Fan Mail In this day of increasing climate disasters, it might be time to start thinking outside the wood frame box when it comes to building homes in the Wildland Urban Interface. At least that’s what Gary Hendren from S.A.M. House is hoping people will do when they’re ready to rebuild their homes in Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and Malibu. On this week’s episode, host Cameron Barrett talks to Hendren about the new building material he’s invented that has passed rigorous wind and fir...
People in this episode
Host: Cameron Barrett
Guest: Gary Hendren
Topics covered
- fireproof housing
- climate disasters
- building materials
- Wildland Urban Interface
- home rebuilding
Keywords
- fireproof house
- building materials
- climate change
- home construction
- S.A.M. House
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: S.A.M. House
Places: Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Malibu
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