Structural Details As Seen in Courtyards

The distribution of natural light, improved ventilation, and the propensity to connect  living spaces with the outdoors while maintaining the privacy of the inhabitants have made courtyards a go-to in architectural design around the world over the centuries.

Structural Details As Seen in Courtyards
House Between Pines / XPIRAL. Image © Juan de la Cruz Megías House Between Pines / XPIRAL. Image © Juan de la Cruz Megías

The distribution of natural light, improved ventilation, and the propensity to connect  living spaces with the outdoors while maintaining the privacy of the inhabitants have made courtyards a go-to in architectural design around the world over the centuries.

Courtyards are characterized as outdoor or semi-outdoor spaces that are enclosed within the walls of a house or building.

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