Same as PLFSQ but with an open internal courtyard or full height roofed atrium.
A building with a square plan shape with an opening, Japan (left photo: C. Scawthorn, right: Map data ©2013 Google, ZENRIN)
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
Same as PLFSQ but with an open internal courtyard or full height roofed atrium.
A building with a square plan shape with an opening, Japan (left photo: C. Scawthorn, right: Map data ©2013 Google, ZENRIN)