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climatic+sociological implication of courtyards in architecture
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» AliaHas - Re: courtyards in architecture In response to message posted by garg_a:Hello, I don't have any detailed info on that but you might try the following website for some brief info: http://www.desert-horizons.com/realty/co... thanks, Alia -- posted by AliaHas » Haruna - Re: courtyards in architecture In response to message posted by garg_a:Without any prejudice to whatever you may find in the website Alia directed you to, I would like to say some of my understanding of the climatic and sociological implications of the court-yard particularly in residential architecture. Here in the Northern part of Nigeria where I live and practice architecture, the culture of the Hausa people is basically governed by the Islamic influence. The court-yard is primarily the only open air space the women in purdah will take the breath of fresh air in the house. It is the space used for social interaction between members of the family mostly during the day. Where court-yards are large enough to have shady trees planted in it, it provides a cool shade for the afternoon, with the good breeze, much cooler than than the interiors. During the hot and humid months of the year, the court-yard provides good space for comfortable air change. It also provides opportunity for more window openings within. Rooms arranged round the court-yard are easier to ventilate. -- posted by Haruna » bancopolis - Re: Re: courtyards in architecture In response to message posted by Haruna:I was excited to read your mesage about the Hausa tradition, as a young man I was in Rano for five years and later starting in Niger specialised in adapting Hassan Fathy type structures to the Sahel. I think we may have much common interest and would appreciated being in contact with you. I'm Peter Tunley , bancopolis@aol.com -- posted by bancopolis
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