The Spatial Structure of Yazd Courtyard Houses: A Space Syntax Analysis of the Topological Characteristics of the Courtyard

An important “architectural type” in Iranian history is the Yazd courtyard house. This historic building type features a walled boundary that contains a complex pattern of open (to the sky), semi-enclosed and enclosed spaces. The planning of the courtyard in these houses has typically been interpret...

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Main Authors: Mina Zolfagharkhani, Michael J. Ostwald
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Buildings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/11/6/262