sisäpiha
Sisäpiha, literally inner courtyard, is an enclosed outdoor space inside a residential block, surrounded by buildings on several sides. In Finland, it refers to a private or semi-private courtyard that is part of the property and not generally open to the public. Access is usually through adjacent apartments or stairwells, and the space is typically owned and maintained by the housing company (taloyhtiö) or a residents’ association as common property.
Design and features: A sisäpiha may be paved, grassy, or partially planted with trees and shrubs. Common
Use and management: The courtyard is intended for residents’ use and is governed by house rules. Maintenance
Context: Sisäpiha has been a feature of Nordic urban housing since the late 19th and early 20th