Gyeptéglát

Gyeptéglát is a fictional architectural concept used in a world-building context. It describes a modular façade system that blends translucent brick units with soil-filled channels to support lightweight vegetation and water management. In practice, gyeptéglát facades are designed to admit daylight while providing thermal mass and rainwater buffering for urban buildings.

The name gyeptéglát is presented as a compound from a constructed language spoken in the fictional region of Gyeptéglát, drawing on elements meaning grass or green (gyep) and brick (téglát). The term is used across related subtypes of the system, including gyeptéglát wall panels and gyeptéglát canopies.

Typical installations use a grid of glass bricks set into a corrosion-resistant frame, with pockets for soil and drought-tolerant plants. Variants emphasize different green loadings: ground-level façades prioritize overt greenery, while canopy versions favor moss and lichens on sheltered surfaces. The system aims to balance daylighting, aesthetic appeal, and environmental performance within a modular, scalable package.

In the fictional setting, gyeptéglát emerged in the early 22nd century as a response to urban heat and stormwater pressures. Proponents cite reduced heat gain and enhanced biodiversity; critics point to higher upfront costs and maintenance needs, especially in polluted environments. Real-world applicability is framed as a speculative design concept rather than an established technology.

See also: ecological architecture, green walls, modular façade systems. Gyeptéglát is a constructed concept and does not refer to an established real-world technology.