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pogldach

Pogldach is a term used in architectural discourse to describe a modular roof system characterized by a tessellated field of shallow, polygonal panels that form a sloped, protective enclosure. Panels are typically made of glass, polycarbonate, or translucent metal and are mounted on a track or grid that allows individual panels to tilt or slide to regulate daylight and ventilation. The system often incorporates integrated drainage and rainwater collection channels, as well as insulation layers to limit heat loss.

The word is a neologism with unclear origins, appearing in design blogs and forum discussions in the

Variants of pogldach include configurations with fully glass-topped fields or mixed-material panels, and panel shapes such

Limitations and considerations include higher upfront costs, the need for precise engineering and robust framing, potential

late
2000s
and
2010s.
It
may
be
a
portmanteau
of
a
Slavic
root
and
the
German
Dach
(roof),
or
a
stylized
contraction
of
“polygon”
and
“Dach,”
but
there
is
no
consensus
on
its
etymology.
as
hexagonal
or
pentagonal
tessellations.
The
system
can
be
assembled
as
standalone
roofing
or
as
an
extension
over
existing
structures,
and
is
used
in
contexts
ranging
from
conservatories
and
atria
to
public
pavilions
and
commercial
kiosks.
In
sustainable
design,
pogldach
is
valued
for
daylighting
control,
potential
for
passive
solar
gains,
and
opportunities
for
rainwater
harvesting.
Some
implementations
integrate
building
automation
to
adjust
panel
angles
in
response
to
weather,
solar
position,
and
occupancy.
glare
management
challenges,
and
ongoing
maintenance
of
seals,
tracks,
and
moving
components.