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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Masonry spans between bearing walls and is overlaid with fill. A flat floor surface is provided and is often overlaid with flooring. Includes two-way vaults and masonry domes.
Brick masonry vault (M. Lutman)
Brick masonry double vault, Italy (S. Brzev)
Stone masonry double vault, Portugal (S. Brzev)