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
Earthen construction includes a variety of techniques where entire buildings or their components are built from earth, with or without additives or reinforcement. Earthen construction does not include adobe which is considered to be masonry. The following types of earthen construction are included in the GEM Building Taxonomy: