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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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Bamboo, straw or thatch roof [RWO5]

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The surface of the roof is made from reed materials such as bamboo, straw or thatch; laid onto wood battens, with a primary structure of wood members. No sheet material is used for the roofing.

Thatch roof 1, Nepal (M. Schildkamp)

Thatch roof, Nepal (M. Schildkamp)

RWO5_Chile_Mihaldzic_1

Straw roof, Chile (S. Mihaldzic)

Bamboo roof, Malawi (WHE report 46)

Bamboo roof, Malawi (M. Sassu and I. Ngoma, World Housing Encyclopedia Report 46)

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