Abstract:
In the rapid development of urbanization, along with the trend of globalization, the architecture and landscape have been affected by the arbitrary and westernized style. The loss of historical sense and blind imitation led to the decline of the regional cultural elements of the city. Traditional courtyard-space design is an expression of regional and national spatial models, it also means to awaken and nurture memories of history and culture, so it ought to have its attention in modern architecture. Traditional courtyard-space functions as a kind of space organization, strengthen the building penetration of indoor and outdoor atmosphere. It accumulates in the aesthetic perception of life experience from generation to generation, to some extent, to meet the aesthetic demands of people, which resonated with people. Its unique cultural value should be inherited and developed in modern architecture. The essence of good architectural design is to achieve not only the visual aesthetics and functional fulfilment but more importantly human comfort in the buildings. An internal courtyard in the buildings of tropical climate has significant effects on the thermal performance of indoor spaces especially the adjacent areas. As an open space within a building, a courtyard is a design element in most of the vernacular buildings and was originally used in the Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Tropical regions. The courtyards may be classified concerning size, height, depth, typology, and several planes making an enclosure. The size of the courtyard is defined based on the proportional area over which a courtyard extends. The height of any open space or courtyard within a residential unit defines its spatial character and use. Courtyards play a major role in guiding the sun and wind movements in the buildings. The quantity of wind and sunlight required its quantity, till what time… can be calculated by knowing the exact volume of a courtyard. The courtyards were and will be sources for social and cultural integration.
