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
Concrete blocks with two or more cells (cavities) comprising more than 30% of the volume, which may be grouted and reinforced.
Hollow concrete blocks, Peru (S. Brzev)
Hollow concrete blocks with three cells, Haïti (front) and with two cells, Canada (rear), (S. Brzev)