Definitions starting with g

• GIF rental area Total floor space for rental or lease according to GIF standards.
• German Construction Number A 7-digit identification number for public structures used throughout Germany.
• gabbro A coarse-grained volcanic rock formed when lava hardens underground.
• gabled roof A roof which slopes evenly in two directions from a central ridgeline, forming two flat gabled sides at opposite ends.
• gaelic football/hurling A rectangular grass field for Gaelic football with H-shaped goals at both ends.
• gallery Space for the sale or temporary exhibition of artworks or crafts.
• game store Retail space specializing in the sale of games, whether electronic or non-electronic.
• games Spaces for non-athletic contests and similar recreational activities.
• gantry One or more masts supporting a horizontal beam.
• garage door manufacturer A manufacturer of door used for vehicle traffic into and out of a building.
• garbage dump A resting place for regular garbage and mass quantities of waste products.
• garbage storage Space for intermediate storage of general waste materials including trash and mixed waste.
• garden A composed environment of plantings and natural or decorative features arranged aesthetically.
• garden A space landscaped with plants, which is used as an amenity.
• garden center A store specializing in the sale of plants and gardening supplies.
• garden floor A floor level which is partly below ground and partly above ground.
• gargoyle A fanciful or grotesque sculpture used as a water spout.
• gas heating (central) Heating is generated for the whole building by burning natural gas on the site.
• gas heating (floor-by-floor) Heating is generated by burning natural gas at a separate location on each floor.
• gas station A site where fuel is supplied to motorized road vehicles.
• gasoline storage Space for bulk storage of petroleum-derived motor fuel.
• gastroenterology Clinical space where doctors treat patients for conditions affecting the digestive system.
• gastronomy Spaces which serve as destinations for eating and drinking.
• gatehouse A small station where entrance to a restricted area is controlled.
• gateway A structure which frames an opening or entrance, with 2 main supports and a span.
• gazebo A simple ornamental shelter without fully enclosing walls.
• geared traction Traction elevators in which the hoisting sheave is turned by motor-driven gears.
• gearless traction Traction elevators which are moved by cables hung around a grooved sheave.
• gem mining A site where precious stones are extracted from the earth.
• gender The sex of a person, either male or female.
• general contractor The company which hires and supervises all specialized subcontractors on a construction site.
• general medicine Clinical space where doctors treat patients for a full variety of ailments and conditions.
• general store A retail space selling a variety of merchandise not restricted to any one category.
• genocide memorial A site or structure for memorializing persons killed in a regional campaign of ethnic murder.
• geographic division A geographic area with clearly defined borders which fits into a hierarchy of geo-levels.
• geographic object Any geographic area with a defined boundary, coordinates, or pathway.
• geometric pattern Different shades organized in clearly defined geometric shapes.
• geophysical research A facility devoted to experiments and studies about the Earth using physical methods.
• geotechnical engineering A company which calculates soil conditions and foundation requirements for a structure.
• geothermal heating Heating is generated by transferring natural heat underneath the building or nearby into the interior.
• geothermal power plant A facility for generating electric power by harnessing heat energy from the earth's crust.
• geriatrics Clinical space where doctors specialize in age-related conditions.
• german restaurant A restaurant specializing in German cuisine.
• gift shop Retail space devoted to the sale of attractive items that can be given as presents.
• glass A smooth and normally transparent silicate material (only counts as a facade material when used between windows).
• glass Roofing made of glass, either as an opaque coating or in the form of an extended skylight.
• glass Flooring made of glass, either for a smooth surface or to enable transparency.
• glass brick Window openings filled with thick translucent glass masonry units.
• glass fabricator A manufacturer of glass independently of window or facade framing systems in a building.
• glass partitions Walls made of transparent or translucent glass are installed in tenant areas.
• gold A dark shade of yellow without significant tinting from other hues.
• gold mine A site where naturally occurring gold ore is extracted from the earth.
• goldenrod A very dark brownish or orangish shade of yellow.
• golf A large field where players hit balls into small holes from a great distance in as few strokes as possible.
• golf course A grassy landscaped area with fairways and holes for the game of golf.
• golf equipment store Retail space specializing in golfing equipment, such as clubs and golfing attire.
• googie Jazzy and futuristic architecture of the 1950s and 1960s evoking the Space Age.
• gothic European architecture of the late Middle Ages with light stone frameworks, vertical detailing, and extensive tracery.
• government Groups and branches belonging to the legally ruling authorities of any geographic area.
• government Special governmental spaces for public interaction.
• government database A collection of data which is maintained and issued by a governmental agency or authority.
• government hospital A general-care hospital operated by a governmental organization.
• government ministry A high-level executive department of a national or sub-national government.
• government office Administrative working space for public authorities.
• government services Office space for administration or disbursement of government services.
• gradation Continuous variation in color across a surface without clear boundaries between colors.
• graduation tower A wall-like or tower-like framework built to hold a mesh for the production of salt or salt spray.
• grain cultivation Areas for growing and harvesting grasses and similar plants for their seeds.
• grain storage Space for bulk storage of food grains.
• grand entrance hall A premium or high-end lobby, at least twice the height of a regular floor.
• granite A hard and durable rock with a speckled, grainy composition.
• granite Flooring made of pavers or tiles cut from natural granite stone.
• granite quarry A site where slabs or blocks of granite stone are extracted from the earth.
• granulated cork Small pieces of cork packed into walls or roofs as thermal insulation.
• grape A medium and somewhat reddish shade of purple.
• grass Ground covered with densely grown grass plants.
• gravel quarry A site where loose rock particles are extracted from the earth.
• gravel storage Space for bulk storage of loose rock particles between 2-64 millimeters in diameter.
• graves Space for the indefinite burial or holding of dead bodies.
• gravity dam A water barrier relying on its own massive weight for stability.
• gray The color of tin or pewter.
• greek restaurant A restaurant specializing in Greek cuisine.
• green Colors with a greenish hue, ranging from light green or chartreuse to very dark olive or forest green.
• green A medium, neutral shade of green; the color of grass.
• green building A building that meets a high standard for energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
• green certificate Certification for any factors related to environmental sustainability.
• green feature A special property of a structure which contributes to its energy efficiency or environmental sustainability.
• green roof An area of sod and plant life covering most of a building's roof plane.
• green wall An exterior wall designed to support substantial plant growth.
• greengrocer A retail location specializing in fresh vegetables and/or fruits.
• greenhouse A substantially transparent or translucent structure designed to replicate outdoor conditions inside.
• gristmill A facility where food grains are ground into flour.
• grocery store A store selling a small to medium assortment of food.
• gross floor area The total area of all interior spaces within an object, including occupied, common, and utility areas.
• gross floor area above ground The total area of interior floor spaces within an object which are nearly level with or higher than an outdoor entrance.
• gross floor area below ground The total area of interior floor spaces within an object which are more than 1 meter below an outdoor entrance.
• ground surveyor A surveyor whose role is limited to preparing precise maps of a building site.
• groundbreaking ceremony A celebratory event marking the recent, actual, or impending commencement of construction.
• group of companies A corporate union or association of multiple companies which retain their separate identities.
• group of structures A defined collection of proximate structures which belong to a single development or whose modules overlap significantly.
• guard tower A fortified tower built as part of a city wall.
• guest house Lodging facilities for invited guests or for visitors of a particular affiliated place, group, or event.
• guided busway A track for rubber-tired buses, often operated automatically without drivers.
• guided pathway A transportation corridor in which vehicles are guided by tracks, wires, or other infrastructure.
• guideway transport system An installed network of guideways used for internal delivery and distribution.
• gurdwara A place of worship and ritual in the Sikh faith.
• gutting begins Substantial demolition of a built object's non-structural components begins.
• gutting ends Substantial demolition of a built object's non-structural components is finished or halted.
• gymnastics Space for gymnastic practice or performance, with an open floor and various gymnastic equipment.
• gynecology Clinical or practice space devoted to female-specific health topics.
• gypsum quarry A site where calcium sulfate dihydrate is extracted from the earth.
• gyro tower A tower with an observation disc which rotates and rises along a stem.

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