Tama 38
Israeli urban renewal seismic retrofit program
Episodes
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#4103: Tall vs Short: Which Floor Survives an Earthquake?Why your intuition about building height during a quake is probably wrong — and what Israeli seismic codes actually require. -
#3088: Can Old Israeli Apartments Be Fixed? A Renovation Reality CheckElectrical, plumbing, and insulation upgrades in aging Israeli buildings—what's actually possible and what's just myth. -
#793: Ninety Seconds to Choose: How to Pick a Building During a SirenLearn the structural engineering secrets behind why stairwells and specific floors offer the best protection during an urban emergency. -
#602: Seismic Shifts: Can Israel Withstand the Big One?Are Israel's old buildings ready for the Big One? Explore the engineering of Tama 38 and how safe rooms provide a hidden seismic spine. -
#572: Cracking the Code: How Zoning and Policy Shape Our CitiesWhy do our cities look the way they do? Herman and Corn dive into the invisible codes, taxes, and global models that define the urban landscape. -
#444: How to Spot a Real Estate Money Pit: The Property TriageLearn how to distinguish between "good bones" and expensive structural failures when touring potential fixer-upper properties.