National Fallout Shelter Design Competition

Download or read book National Fallout Shelter Design Competition-Community Center Awards written by American Institute of Architects and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Award winning designs for dual-use fallout shelters are presented, representing contributions by the design professions toward development of the national defense resource. The focus and concept of the competition is described as the basis for judging. The nature of dual-use shelter is discussed, which contributes to understanding of the techniques for controlling exposure to gamma radiation from fallout. Graphic illustrations are given of award winning dual-use shelter space in community structures appropriate to residential areas.