Courtyard

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A court or courtyard is an often enclosed area, a space enclosed by a building that is open to the sky. These areas in inns and public buildings were often the primary Courtyard meeting places for some purposes, leading to the other meanings of court. Both of"court" the words and "yard" derive from the same root, meaning an enclosed space. More and more, architects are investigating ways that courtyards can play a role in the development of today's homes and cities.


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