Abstract

From looking at the history of architecture in Cyprus the presence of many architectural styles and inspirations can be clearly seen. The one element that was vital to the design of these styles was the courtyard. However, by the second half of the 20th century the use and presence of courtyards has slowly begun to diminish. The main causes for this were the advancement in technology, changing lifestyles, and changes in socio-economic status of the population. The biggest exception to this is the apparent use in educational buildings such as primary and secondary schools. Over the last three decades the popularity and demand for university campuses have greatly increased and advanced at a remarkable rate. The function and application of courtyards take place in design of university complexes. The inner courtyard protects the building form dust, and breeze, furthermore casts deep shadows which protect the walls and the space from overheating.

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