The Next Chapter in Advanced Building Technology

Strata Is Now Xtrata

We’re proud to unveil a bold evolution of our company, our identity, and our mission.

This transformation is more than a new name. It’s a renewed commitment to the founding vision established by Dr. Nasser Saebi, Master Structural Engineer and inventor of the Saebi Alternative Building System (SABS), now carried forward under Xtrata (pronounced “Strata”).

Built on Vision: Dr. Saebi’s Mission

Dr. Saebi set out to solve a universal problem:

“Every family deserves a safe roof over their head—one that can protect them from disaster, one they can afford, and one that will last.”

He engineered a system that is:

• Affordable
• Resilient
• Fast to deploy
• Durable in any climate

That vision became SABS, a structural composite system now ICC-certified, globally adopted, and proven across seismic, wildfire, hurricane, and extreme-weather zones.

Why Xtrata?

1. Structural Engineering First

Xtrata embodies our patented structural engineering technology, establishing us as a performance-driven building systems company capable of delivering solutions across every major construction sector from residential homes to complex commercial projects.

2. A Distinct, Ownable Brand

“Strata” was a name shared by many, while Xtrata stands apart as a distinct, modern identity that clearly defines the company, with the SABS system representing its underlying technology. Together, they separate brand from innovation, positioning Xtrata as a forward-looking organization built for the next generation of building.

3. A Visual Identity That Matches the Engineering

The blue aesthetic anchors the identity in the company’s original color palette while emphasizing the strongest aspect of the FEA, reinforcing structural performance, precision, and a more advanced, engineering-driven approach to construction. The grey elements represent the three-layer composite system, subtly reflecting the product’s material composition while adding a grounded, industrial balance to the overall identity.

What Makes Xtrata Different

Xtrata goes far beyond “foam construction.” It is a precisely engineered three-layer composite system that delivers advanced structural performance.

• EPS structural core
• Dual SABSCRETE structural skins
• Finite element engineering across the entire shell

This composite system delivers:

• Multi-story load capacity
• Seismic Level F performance
• Wind resistance up to 265 mph
• Class A fire resistant buildings
• Rapid build cycles and post-construction modification capability

All compliant with the 2024 IBC, IRC, CBC, CRC, LABC, LARC, FBC, and FRC, supported by ICC-ES evaluation.

Built for Every Major Asset Class

Xtrata is engineered for high performance across both residential and commercial markets, including multi-family, hospitality, and production housing. No matter the scale, Xtrata delivers reliable strength, faster build times, and consistent quality with less labor.

Staying True to the Mission

Our name has changed, but our purpose has not. We continue to uphold Dr. Saebi’s belief that safety, resilience, and dignity should be accessible to every family and every community. 

Xtrata delivers:

• Affordable, high-performance building shells
• 150+ year durability with minimal maintenance
• Superior energy efficiency (30–50% savings)
• Efficient materials and simplified labor
• Rapid deployment for disaster recovery and large-scale projects alike

We proudly serve high-end commercial, hospitality, and residential markets, but we remain committed to the system’s original mission: providing every community with a safer, smarter, more resilient way to build.

Xtrata

Xtrata is built for what comes next, with a clearer identity, a sharper brand, and a unified system serving commercial, residential, multi-family, production housing, and hospitality, all guided by the mission that has always defined us.