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Glossary for gem taxonomy

This Glossary is aligned with the GEM Building Taxonomy v2, support for v4 is coming soon.


There are horizontal bands of reinforced concrete within a masonry wall. Usually at plinth, lintel or roof level.

Stone masonry buildings with reinforced concrete bands at the lintel level, India (S. Brzev)

Stone masonry buildings with reinforced concrete bands at the lintel level, India (S. Brzev)

Stone masonry bulding with a reinforced concrete band at lintel level, Nepal (M. Schildkamp)

Stone masonry bulding with a reinforced concrete band at lintel level, Nepal (M. Schildkamp)