The courtyards are an archetype that can be found in the more complex examples of vernacular
architecture: can be found as a court in common between more houses or in the center of a single one.
The
courtyard is the result of adding more and more rooms around an open
space in order to maintain the air circulation, also it's a space used for day and night activities due to the balance of temperature in
the court itself; in rich family's courtyards or in the large complexes fountains can be found, these are not only decorative
elements but also a good way to cool the area due to evaporation in summer time.