Interior Courtyards: An Effective Strategy to Improve Space Quality in 15 Residential Projects

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There are many advantages to incorporating interior courtyards in residential projects, both in urban contexts and in more natural surroundings. In both cases, they are a key element in improving the quality of the home's interior space in various ways. Whether in the form of a central cloister, side courtyards, or through perforated slabs and the addition of skylights, these spaces play a vital role in creating a harmonious living environment, offering benefits ranging from the regulation of interior temperature to enhancing social interactions and fostering a close connection with nature.

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Firstly, these spaces increase the influx of natural light, which not only enhances the perception of the interior space but also has positive effects on the health of the inhabitants by reducing the need for artificial lighting and the associated energy consumption. On the other hand, courtyards significantly improve the home's interior ventilation, facilitating cross-air circulation, which naturally refreshes the spaces and helps maintain a more stable indoor temperature, creating healthier environments.

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Cite: Pintos, Paula. "Interior Courtyards: An Effective Strategy to Improve Space Quality in 15 Residential Projects" [Patios Interiores: una estrategia efectiva para mejorar la calidad del espacio en 15 proyectos residenciales] 07 Dec 2024. ArchDaily. (Trans. María Francisca González) Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/895476/natural-light-and-ventilation-17-remarkable-interior-courtyards> ISSN 0719-8884

House in Muko / Tomohiro Hata Architect and Associates. Image © Toshiyuki Yano

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