In many buildings, the construction components must fulfill increased or high fire-protection regulations. Simultaneously, the requirements for the sustainability of the components are also rising. In collaboration with an industry partner, we are developing a highly fire-retardant drywall made from wood with a fire-resistance duration of at least 60 minutes. In order to achieve this, we are developing a non-combustible plywood panel as cladding. With this project, we are expanding the application possibilities of wood in residential buildings as well as in non-residential constructions such as office buildings, schools or hospitals - particularly in the higher building classes. In doing so, we are creating a sustainable solution for the construction industry and the wood-based materials industry. Through the use of domestic wood species, transport routes can be kept short and new sales markets can be created for the German forestry sector.