As urbanization gathers momentum, the traditional courtyard space with local characteristics has disappeared and the spirit of dwelling place has decayed. Through an analysis on courtyard space and place spirit, this paper presents a design technique by which sink - style courtyard, kuchu teien, roof yard and aerial yard etc. can be set in residential buildings. It also attempts to seek the lost courtyards and regain the spirit of dwelling place and to shape the modern courtyard of t...
