This is the typology used for the designation of the buildings in the GIS database. It shall be used to characterize the attributes of all buildings in each city. It is based on the Alexandria gazetteer and the classification system (industries) of the French INSEE (Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques), with the addition of items pertaining to the history and structures of China and Vietnam.

Anyone can add items, but noone can change the level 1-3 categories. You can enrich Level 3 and above categories (see below how to proceed). If you feel the typology does not meet your needs for Level 1 & 2, consult with Christian before any change. Any major reshuffling of the typology will have a strong impact on all the data already entered in the GIS server.

To add an item, select the line undr which you want to add a new item. Make sure you have select the whole row. Click on “Table” and choose “Add row after” in the menu. Select the level/cell in which you want to add an item. Type it in.

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