GEM Building Taxonomy v2.0: an Overview
The GEM Building Taxonomy is presented in tabular form. The master table below summarizes 13 main attributes that describe building characteristics for the Taxonomy. By clicking on an attribute name you will be directed to another web page and a table that shows all taxonomy terms associated with that attribute. Descriptions of main attributes are available by clicking on the icons in the Definition column below.
A comprehensive online Glossary which describes all taxonomy terms is also available. All terms can be accessed in alphabetical order from here. Alternatively, any term can be accessed by clicking on its name listed in one of the 13 taxonomy tables:
AttributeGroup |
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Attribute name
Links to tables |
DefinitionLinks to attribute definitions |
Structural System |
1 | Direction | |
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2 |
Material of the Lateral Load-Resisting System | |
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3 |
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Building Information |
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| 5 | Date of Construction or Retrofit | ||
| 6 | Occupancy | ||
Exterior Attributes
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7 |
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| 8 | Shape of the Building Plan | |
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| 9 | Structural Irregularity | ||
| 10 | Exterior Walls | ||
Roof/Floor System
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11 | Roof | |
| 12 | Floor | ||
| 13 | Foundation System |