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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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Vegetative roof covering [RMT8]

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All types of roof covering made from lightweight vegetative material. Includes birch bark roof, split stem bamboo, thatched. Does not include planted 'green roofs' with soil and living plants.

RMT8_Assam_India_Rawal_1

Thatch roof covering, India (People in Centre)

RMT8_Cuba_Brzev_1

Thatch roof covering, Cuba (S. Brzev)

RMT8_Dominican Republic_BrzevS_1

Thatch roof covering, airport building, Dominican Republic (S. Brzev)

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