Michal Rosenzweig-Gofer

Graduate of Bezalel Academy of Art and Design (1981). Environmental Design.

Architectural Studio established 1988.

Ecological Architecture – Green Design

 In our studio, we design structures tailored to our clients' needs, using an ecologically based approach. Climate, air flow and wind direction, topography, and site conditions are carefully considered. Our designs incorporate various means of saving energy, such as protection of the house's outer surface from the variables of weather; use of passive solar energy for heating; use of air flow for cooling; shaded openings; double walls for optimal insulation; greenhouse patios inside the house; structural preparation for solar panels that generate electricity for household use. In addition, we plan for the reuse of household water, and for the collection of rain water for drinking. Taken into account are aspects of future maintenance, such as availability of building materials, their durability, and maintenance costs. We design for easy accessibility to all areas needing maintenance.

Our houses are characterized by their simple and elegant lines, and their compatibility with  the environment in choice of location, form, color, and building materials.

Interior design and planning:

 We integrate the building's exterior in our design, which is characterized by careful attention to detail, use of natural light, and living spaces of pleasant proportions, with good circulation between them. Maximum consideration is given to the clients' needs and tastes, and we strive to minimize building costs.

Projects designed in our studio:

Private houses. We have designed tens of houses, in Kfar Vradim, Maalot, Neveh Ziv, Yesod HaMaale, Liman, Abirim, Fassouta, Shechenia, Koranit, Tzurit, Matat, Goren, Manot, Ben Ami, Tzuriel, Calanit, Zfat, Rosh Pina, Adamit, Hila, Yiftach and Beit HaShita.

Factories. "Miskal", Carmiel 2000 sqm., "A Z Industries", Ma'alot, 4000 sqm.

Kindergartens. Rakefet, Goren, Manot, Abirim.

Youth and community centers. Kibbutz Baram, Horfeish.

Transformer enclosure for Electric company. Liman.

Office building: Acco.

Town planning: Fassouta.

Landscaping: Kibbutz Sasa, Even Menachem, Ma'ilya, Goren Park.

Teaching Experience:

Design Course for Teachers – Shlomit College, Shlomi.

Landscaping Course – Western Galilee College.

Courses for teaching CAD programs – Atid College, Ma'alot.

Competitions:

Design for Home for the Elderly – Tamra.

Design for Elementary and Junior High School – Hardof.

Design for Community Center – Manot.

Ecology:

 We are involved in various organizations for environmental protection.