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Typically associated with traditional architecture, courtyards are beautifully circumscribed spaces - open to the sky or roofed by a skylight that can often become the meeting ground for familial bonding.

Why are more and more old buildings being complimented by modern structures in close proximity? When should one design contextually? Are there any set tenets? Read about Ar. Zaha Hadid's new steel structure at the Oxford University building and leave us your views...

Making the lowest impact on the environment, Ar. Fran Silvestre designs a home in the luxe gated community of Sotogrande in Cardiz, Spain. Check out how he uses four planes - shadow, wood, glass and stone to merge the built form with nature…

Anagram Architects have time and again forged a less-trodden path to emerge winners of responsible architecture. The Chromatic House is another example. A must-read!

Lijo.Reny.Architects respond to an inclined site to craft a multi-level, multi-dimensional house, internalizing it with a landscaped courtyard that has almost every other living space opening into it.

Schuchovski Arquitetura remodel a home in Brazil y advantaging the split levels to infuse an element of intrigue and craft a neutral, industrial vibe to suit the personalities of the homeowners.