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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.

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Complex regular [RSH8]

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The roof is a complex combination of roof forms with a degree of regularity such as symmetry.

RSH8_NewZealand_Charleson_1

Complex regular roof, a symmetrical arrangement of multiple pitched gable roofs, New Zealand (A Charleson).

RSH8_NewZealand_Charleson_2

Complex regular roof, a repeating arrangement of multiple pitched gable roofs, New Zealand (A Charleson).

RSH8_Cambodia_Pnom Penh_Scawthorn_1

Complex regular roof, Phom Penh, Cambodia (C. Scawthorn)

RSH8_Indonesia_Scawthorn_1

A school building in Padang, Indonesia - roof form derives from water buffalo horn (C. Scawthorn)