From a957d110cf9f4f324af850f03450b304a4551d3c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Theo Armour Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 12:59:21 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md Add links and background text --- README.md | 26 ++++++++++++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 24 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index e8745de..7de73f9 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,2 +1,24 @@ -# gbXML-Schema -Includes current and previous gbXML .xsd files. The current version is 6.01 +# gbXML Schema + + +This repository includes current and previous gbXML [schema]( https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database_schema ) maintained as standard [XML]( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XML_Schema_(W3C) ) .xsd files. The current version is 6.01. + +Here is a link to the online version of the schema: + +[GreenBuildingXML_Ver6.01.xsd](http://www.gbxml.org/schema_doc/6.01/GreenBuildingXML_Ver6.01.html) + +## About gbXML +GREEN BUILDING XML SCHEMA +It's the language of buildings that allows disparate 3D building information models (BIM) and architectural/engineering analysis software to share information with each other + +## Speed & Collaboration +BUILDING INDUSTRY BENEFITS +Allows intelligent solutions for the design, certification, operation, maintenance, and recycling of building information models + +## Platform Friendly +TRANSFER BETWEEN SOFTWARE +Uses a standard schema language (XML) so that major industry applications can import and export project information no matter the vendor, device, or software platform + +## Industry Support +SUPPORT FOR GBXML SCHEMA +Has the industry support of leading 3D BIM and analysis software vendors and has been the defacto industry standard schema for over 20 years