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Attribute Group
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Attribute Name
Survey Feedback
Response by the GEM Building Taxonomy Team
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Lateral LoadResisting System
It is not possible to describe a lateral load-resisting system which includes original masonry structure and retrofit with steel braces.
In case of a retrofitted structure the user needs to enter information about LLRS for the retrofit.
Missing buckling-restrained braced frames
It is possible to specify LLRS as "Braced Frame" (LFBR) as Level 1 attribute, and "Equipped with base isolation and/or energy dissipation devices" (DBD) as Level 2 attribute.
(LLRS)
Building Informatio n
Exterior
Interior
4
Height
Feedback not provided
5
Date of Construction or Retrofit
It is difficult to explain original construction and retrofit in the same description
For a retrofitted building the user is expected to enter the date of construction for the retrofit (it is not possible to enter information about both the original construction and the retrofit).
6
Occupancy
Missing ‘Residential dwelling above a shop unit’, a very popular ‘occupancy’ in a lot of countries
The participant missed to note the attribute value "Mostly residential and commercial" (MIX1) which is available in Occupancy table.
7
Building Position within a Block
Feedback not provided
8
Shape of the Building Plan
Building plans vary significantly; taxonomy needs to include LShaped and H-Shaped plans.
These plan shapes are included in the taxonomy, that is, "L-shape" (PLFL) and "H-shape" (PLFH).
9
Structural Irregularity
Not actually sure what this is relating to, suggests an irregular structure?
If the user is not sure which type of irregularity applies in specific case, (s)he can either choose "Unknown structural irregularity (IR99), or "Other plan irregularity" (IRHO) or "Other vertical irregularity" (IRVO)
10
Exterior Walls
Feedback not provided
11
Floor
Feedback not provided
12
Roof
Roof material: stone slabs as roofing material is missing.
"Stone slab roof covering" (RMT5) is available in the Roof table.
For the roof, I struggled with a simple duo-pitched roof
The participant in the survey was likely not able to identify "duo-pitched roof" in Roof table. The term is called "Pitched with gable ends" (RSH2).