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PREPARED BY :SHANTI MAYA TAMANG :BARSHA NEUPANE
Presentation on courtyard system
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Contents
IntroductionPlanHistoric useComparison throughout the worldUses/advantagesConclusion
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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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Plan
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History
first appearance at 6400–6000 BC ,in the NeolithicYarmukian site at Sha'ar HaGolan, in the central Jordan Valley
Been used for many purposesBefore 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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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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ADVANTAGES
Proper air circulationMaintains thermal comfortMore eco friendly
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Comparison through out the world• Rome & greek
style (domes)
• Chinese style(outward & inward)
• Islamic(fountains)
• Northern Europe (single building)
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Chinese courtyard system
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Islamic courtyard system(Baghdad & Cordoba)
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Indian courtyard
system
Especially used for performing ceremonial activities and worship of god & goddess
Playground and hangouts for children and adults
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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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Courtyard can be in any shape,
l-shaped courtyard, square shaped, rectangular shaped, soon
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Nepali Newari courtyard system
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CONCLUSION
Courtyard system gives thermal comfortIt maintains temperatureCourtyard system has been developing Today most of the people uses itIt is mostly used in temperate climates