Green skylight: An overview of the aesthetics and eco-friendliness of a courtyard

摘要

The courtyard is an architectural form commonly seen in traditional Chinese architecture. This paper explores its applications of as well as the various ideas related to it. Specifically, this paper studies the structural forms and functions of courtyards in traditional architecture, its cultural significance, and also the green concepts embedded in its design. By increasing the understanding of and appreciating the aesthetics and eco-friendliness of a courtyard, it is hoped that this unique structure can be widely used in modern architecture to inspire innovative thinking and applications in modern ecological construction and green living.