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-# 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