The Benefits Of Courtyards

Courtyards make a lot of sense. So why aren't they popular in the U.S.?

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July 27, 2002, 7:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"The most obvious answer is that home buyers here still want spacious front yards and fenced-in rear yards, a persistent cultural legacy... Zoning ordinances reinforce this legacy. After providing mandated front and rear setbacks on a typical subdivision lot, it's unlikely that enough space will remain to build a house with a courtyard, because such a house must be deeper than a conventional house."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: Courtyards Make Sense for Comfort and Style, but Cost Keeps Them From Catching On

Saturday, July 27, 2002 in The Washington Post

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