3. Introduction
An enclosed area, often surrounded by a building or
complex, that is open to the sky.
Such spaces in public buildings were often the primary
meeting places
Words court and yard derive from the same root, meaning
an enclosed space.
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6. History
first appearance at 6400–6000 BC ,in
the NeolithicYarmukian site at Sha'ar HaGolan, in the
central Jordan Valley
Been used for many purposes
Before courtyards, open fires were kept burning in a
central place within a home, with only a small hole in
the ceiling overhead to allow smoke to escape.
Over time, these small openings were enlarged and
eventually led to the development of the centralized open
courtyard we know today.
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7. Continued….
More prevalent in temperate climates
Have been found in harsher climates as well for centuries
The comforts offered : air, light, privacy and security.
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10. Comparison
through out
the world
• Rome & greek style
(domes)
• Chinese
style(outward &
inward)
• Islamic(fountains)
• Northern Europe
(single building)
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14. European style of courtyard
courtyard are used as outdoor living rooms. Used as private place,
gathering, relaxing place in todays European world.
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15. Courtyard can be in
any shape,
l-shaped courtyard,
square shaped,
rectangular shaped,
soon
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17. CONCLUSION
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Courtyard system gives thermal comfort
It maintains temperature
Courtyard system has been developing
Today most of the people uses it
It is mostly used in temperate climates
