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Glossary for gem taxonomy

Authors: Luke Allen, Andrew Charleson, Svetlana Brzev, and Charles Scawthorn

This online Glossary explains around 400 terms contained in the GEM Building Taxonomy v 2.0 and nearly 700 images.

The terms have been listed in alphabetical and numerical order. Text description of each term is accompanied by illustrations (photos and/or drawings) where possible.

We welcome contributions in the form of photographs or images, illustrating glossary terms. If you have any questions you can also contact us at buildingtaxonomy@globalquakemodel.org


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Adjoining building(s) on one side [BP1]

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The building has adjoining or attached building(s) on one side; this includes corner buildings (end buildings within a block) and semi-detached buildings (with two housing units).

BP1_diagram_1

The building shown in black in this plan view has an adjoining building on one side.

BP1_Canada_Brzev_1

An example of a building within a block with adjoining buildings on one side, Vancouver, Canada (left photo: S. Brzev, right: Map data ©2013 Google, Province of British Columbia, DigitalGlobe)

BP1_NewZealand_Allen_1

Semi-detached townhouse, adjoining building on one side, New Zealand (L. Allen).

BP1_ConstitutionChile_Brzev_1

Semi-detached house, adjoining building on one side, Constitution, Chile (S. Brzev).

BP1_SeattleUSA_Brzev_1

A building on a corner, with an adjoining building on one side, Seattle, USA (S. Brzev).