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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.

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


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Number of storeys unknown [H99]

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The number of storeys in the building above ground level is unknown. It is impossible to determine the number of storeys within an estimated range, or  an approximate number. Information is unavailable, or the building has not been inspected sufficiently to determine its number of storeys above ground.

H99_China_Willms_1

It is difficult to determine number of storeys in the CCTV Headquarters building in Beijing, China based on the exterior view only (D. Willms)

H99_China_Willms_2

A building with undefined number of storeys, Beijing, China (D. Willms)