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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Earthen construction that is reinforced by horizontal and or vertical bands or posts from wood or other materials capable of resisting bending and or tension. Examples of horizontal reinforcement are eaves or lintel bands. The reinforcement increases the strength of walls and/or functions to tie walls together.