Nature-Inspired Courtyard: A Forest in the Heart of the House

A planted courtyard located in the center of a residence. It is surrounded by indoor spaces on all sides and completely open to the sky above, thus receiving real sunlight and rainwater. Inside, a tall tree and complete understory planting are present, with gravel and stepping stones on the ground, and a shallow ditch collecting rainwater. All surrounding rooms have large glass panels facing it, so this greenery can be seen from any position in the residence, and one can see the opposite room through the courtyard from one room. The presence of the courtyard allows natural light and ventilation even in the deeper parts of the residence. On rainy days, one can see rain falling on the leaves. Avoid: adding a glass roof to enclose the courtyard, using artificial plants, making the courtyard a decoration that can only be seen but not entered, making it invisible from the surrounding rooms.

Translated from Chinese by AI.

一個位於住宅中央的植栽中庭。它被四周的室內空間圍住,上方完全開放向天空,因此有真正的日照與雨水。裡面種著一株高大的喬木與完整的下層植栽,地面是碎石與踏石,有一道淺水溝收集雨水。四周的房間都有大面的玻璃面向它,因此在住宅的任何位置都能看見這片綠,而且從一個房間可以透過中庭看見對面的房間。中庭的存在讓住宅的深處也有自然光與通風。雨天時可以看見雨落在葉子上。避免:加裝玻璃屋頂把中庭封閉、使用人造植物、把中庭做成只能看不能進去的裝飾、讓四周的房間看不見它。