Mistakes to avoid

Common mistakes seen in submissions. Please consult SKYDB Definitions to avoid these:

Confusing facades with windows

Windows do not count as part of the facade. The color of windows should play no part in the facade color. Glass should not be listed as a facade material unless it is used for more than just windows (it must cover walls or floorplates). Listing glass as a facade material adds no information when only windows are glass.

Confusing amenities with usages

A usage describes the purpose of a building. Amenities are extra features that enhance the user experience. A hotel with a swimming pool lists "swimming pool" as a feature, not "swimming" as a usage, which would make the hotel a sports facility.

Abbreviating names and addresses

Write out full names and addresses where possible: "Street" instead of "St.", "Boulevard" instead of "Blvd.". This matters for consistency, search, and data handling.

Confusing historic and revival styles

Each architectural style belongs to a specific time period, with very few exceptions. A building from 1870 is not "gothic" but "neo-gothic" (Gothic belongs to the Middle Ages and is not found in America).

Further common mistakes can be suggested for inclusion.