Tonga and InventWood, a leading innovator in sustainable building materials, have announced a groundbreaking partnership to promote climate-resilient construction throughout the Pacific. InventWood’s revolutionary SuperWood, stronger and lighter than steel, is engineered to sequester carbon while resisting climate-related challenges such as termites, storms, fungus, and fire—making it an ideal solution for the Pacific Islands.
This partnership, initiated by the Island Resilience Partnership, will officially commence in Spring 2025. As Tonga chairs the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) for 2024-25, this collaboration is expected to create opportunities for other nations within the PIF and Small Island Developing States (SIDS), fostering resilient infrastructure across the region.
“SuperWood is designed for extreme environments like those in Tonga and the Pacific, where its durability can truly be life-changing,” said InventWood CEO Tyler Huggins. “We’re excited to partner with Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni and bring this unmatched climate resilience to Tongan communities for generations to come.”
The first projects under this partnership will focus on constructing schools, hospitals, and other critical infrastructure in Tonga, establishing a precedent for sustainable building in the region.
Prime Minister Sovaleni expressed optimism about the collaboration, emphasizing the importance of environmental protection and disaster preparedness. “Tonga faces extreme weather events, and this partnership with InventWood not only delivers resilient building solutions but also revitalizes our local economy and sets an example for other Pacific nations.”
SuperWood, engineered to withstand severe weather and tropical conditions, offers a sustainable alternative to traditional materials. InventWood’s automated manufacturing processes are expected to enable large-scale production by early 2025, with the company’s pilot facility based in Frederick, Maryland.
Source: InventWood