There's a really interested building material called CLT (cross-laminated timber) that's exceptionally strong and durable, and has good fire resistant propertie

There's a really interested building material called CLT (cross-laminated timber) that's exceptionally strong and durable, and has good fire resistant properties. In Sweden some have started building houses out of them since their load bearing qualities enables open floor plans. It's like plywood on steroids and you use giant cutters to assemble buildings in a few large pieces Here's an article, I think there's a few variant of similar materials, not sure which is "best" http://www.popsci.com/article/technology/world%E2%80%99s-most-advanced-building-material-wood http://www.popsci.com/article/technology/world%E2%80%99s-mos...