The height of the building is defined in this table, measured in storeys. The number of storeys below ground is also defined, as is the height of the ground floor level above grade, and the slope of the site.
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
The height of the building is defined in this table, measured in storeys. The number of storeys below ground is also defined, as is the height of the ground floor level above grade, and the slope of the site.