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What is gbXML
The core idea behind gbXML, is it provides the ability to describe multiple buildings that are somehow related (campus, property set) and located in the same climate region. Each building in the set can further be represented in a more detailed way (its geometry, zoning, airside systems, and waterside systems) along with other criteria that influence the overall energy consumption of the building (schedules of use, thermostat temperature setpoints, internal loads, materials and constructions).
Like any XML file, gbXML is nested. It is quite nested relative to some more simple XML formats. The format is governed by gbXML.org, which maintains an XML Schema Definition (XSD) that describes all of the current structure, naming convention, and requirements of a valid gbXML file. The current version of the XSD is 5.11. If you would like to see changes to XML, please email me at [email protected] and if approved by the board, the changes will be added to the XSD and released to the public after approval.
If you would like to learn more about gbXML and its work in making data analysis easier for energy modeling, visit here.