Bitter Experiences Drive Israeli Design Practices.

There are few countries that can match the experience Israel has in designing protective structures. Military threats to population centers along the borders forced Israelis into the field decades ago. The attacks led to the design and construction of protected rooms in northern Israel's homes, scho...

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Publicado en:Architectural Record Vol. 191; pp. 22 - 24
Autor principal: Sandier, Neal
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: BNP Media Fall2003 Supplement
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Sumario:There are few countries that can match the experience Israel has in designing protective structures. Military threats to population centers along the borders forced Israelis into the field decades ago. The attacks led to the design and construction of protected rooms in northern Israel's homes, schools and public buildings. Reuben Eytan Building Design now is the largest of a handful of Israeli engineering firms specializing in security. It involves construction of over 400,000 square meter of space and includes buildings for various ministries, courts and other government offices.