• ABHI SHAH
• Margee Patel

The courtyard is an internal space and one of the classic architectural elements that contributed to the climatic condition, physical and psychological, in the courtyard house. This paper focuses on the history of the courtyard and its privacy measure throughout civilizations. Variant courtyards were researched; besides the courtyard history, evolution, form, and elements record their physical features and benefits. The conclusion demonstrated that the courtyard everywhere has a similar form, but the qualities differ based on the region's environmental characteristics. The research finishes with an outline to maximize a courtyard microclimate performance.

evolution, courtyard form, functions

"COURTYARD: IT’s EVOLUTION & FUNCTION", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 8, page no.c401-c408, August-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2208243.pdf

"COURTYARD: IT’s EVOLUTION & FUNCTION", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 8, page no. ppc401-c408, August-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2208243.pdf