gårdmiljøer
Gårdmiljøer are shared outdoor spaces situated inside block forms or between buildings, designed to be intimately connected to daily life in dense urban areas. They are usually enclosed by façades on multiple sides and may be accessible through gates or courtyards. These spaces provide daylight, views of greenery, and a sheltered microclimate, and they function as extended living areas for residents.
Typology and elements include inner courtyards between blocks, semi-public courtyards that open to streets, and arrangements
Functions of gådmiljøer span recreation and informal social life to children’s play and small-scale informal gatherings.
Planning, design, and governance involve collaboration between architects, planners, and local housing or municipal authorities. Management
Historically, gådmiljøer are characteristic of Nordic and Danish urbanism, where courtyards emerged as a means to