Key:building:use
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The present type of usage of a building ![]() |
Group: buildings |
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Documented values: 2 |
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Status: in use |
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The building:use=*
key describes what kind of function a building=*
serves. This tag can be handy when the form or original purpose of a building differs from its present use.
Mapping
For example, if a warehouse building serves as a residence, then you could tag it:
In fact, there are many examples in the real world where the original building was re-purposed. Dormitory used as apartment building:
The function of a building can usually be expressed by combining building=*
with other common tags, such as amenity=*
, shop=*
, or tourism=*
. Imagine a church building used as a library:
See also
disused=*
- Converted Buildings used as Apartments
- Church -
building:use=*
example for repurposed church buildings and building constructed for different purpose, used as a church