haveprivatliv
Haveprivatliv is a term used in Danish design and planning discourse to describe the practice of preserving private life within domestic outdoor spaces. It refers to how gardens, patios, balconies, and other outdoor areas are arranged and screened to balance openness with personal seclusion. The concept emphasizes controlling sightlines, sound, and access to light so residents can retreat without feeling exposed, while still relating to the surrounding urban or suburban environment.
The word is a Danish compound of have (garden) and privatliv (privacy). In contemporary design discussions, haveprivatliv
Common strategies include vegetative screens such as hedges and urban trees, fences or walls with permeable
Haveprivatliv interacts with property boundaries, zoning rules, and street presence. Planning guidelines may influence setbacks, vegetation
Privacy, landscape architecture, urban design, Danish planning.