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
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.
Thatch roof covering, India (People in Centre)
Thatch roof covering, Cuba (S. Brzev)
Thatch roof covering, airport building, Dominican Republic (S. Brzev)