The origin of interior courtyards dates back several years, serving as a means of shelter, security, and protection, while also aiming to achieve comfort and well-being through exterior elements. In ...

Faced with the growing challenges facing Cuba's architectural heritage due to urban deterioration, architect and urban planner Julio César Pérez-Hernández presents Courtyards of Cuba: The Tradition of ...

One of the most important factors when designing is the specific climate of the site. This can be a difficulty when dealing with extreme climates and it is necessary to use insulating materials that ...

Influential architectural solutions sometimes emerge from specific zoning or code constraints. In New York, the 1916 setback requirements bred an entire language of massing (think of Hugh Ferriss’s ...

Some Kind of Practice reimagines a timeless typology for Urban Commissions 2025 Dubai: Have you ever thought about the courtyard in your home? This simple question became more profound at this year's ...

Emirati studio Some Kind of Practice presented a palm-clad pavilion with a central courtyard at this year's Dubai Design Week, exploring how this architectural feature has been shaped by climate and ...