After graduating at the top of his class, Nasser Saebi pursued his Master’s and Ph.D. studies at theUniversity of Utahbetween 1964 and 1973. His academic research focused on structural systems inspired by natural forms and materials, including caves, tree-like structures, and traditional clay and mud housing, examining how these environments achieve strength, stability, and livability through efficient use of material. After several years of studying these natural structural elements, this body of research ultimately formed the basis of his doctoral thesis, which laid the conceptual foundation for what would later become the SABS Building System.

In 1994, Dr. Nasser Saebi stepped down from his role as Chief Executive Officer and returned to the United States with his family, relocating to Phoenix, Arizona. With decades of professional and academic experience behind him, he made it his sole mission to complete the work he began with his 1971 doctoral thesis, to bring the SABS concept into practical reality. Restarting his research from the ground up, Dr. Saebi focused on identifying materials capable of performing in accordance with the structural principles outlined in his original thesis. This phase of development involved extensive study of cement, glass fiber, foam, polymers, and sand, alongside the application of advanced structural engineering software and computational methods. While the foundational theory already existed, new research was required to determine material combinations that could meet real-world structural, constructability, and performance demands. Through this process, Dr. Saebi successfully developed both thestructural engineering methodology and the analytical software approachnecessary to bring SABS to life, while also refining the material science behind the system. This work ultimately resulted in the creation of the SABS three-layer composite system, forming the technological and structural foundation of what the system is today.

From 2009 through 2025, following the achievement of ICC-ESR 1638 accreditation from the International Code Council (ICC), and after dedicating more than a decade to securing the SABS Building System’s formal evaluation approval, Dr. Nasser Saebi immediately shifted his focus toward active development and global expansion. What began in the United States soon evolved into international operations across Asia, the Middle East, North America, and the Caribbean, with projects utilizing the SABS Building System Technology.

In 2018, Dr. Saebi appointed his son, Amir Saebi, as Vice President of Strata International Group, Inc. Together, they worked to modernize and revitalize manufacturing processes, enhance operational efficiency, and improve the accessibility and scalability of the SABS product in today’s market. Their leadership reinforced Strata’s core mission: to expand the availability of affordable housing while delivering structurally advanced building systems engineered for superior safety, resilience against natural disasters, and long-term protection of both lives and investments.