On a north-sloping site in Palo Alto, California, the three distinct volumes are jointed in this residence to create an internally focused private courtyard adjacent to a mature stand of live oak trees. Photo 3 of 10 in 10 Homes With Large, Well-Ventilated Courtyards

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Built around a 100-year-old pear tree, the modern courtyard home of architect Jake Edgley takes full advantage of its surroundings, from the vertical wood boards to the way it fillsCourtesy of Jack Hobhouse the home with natural light throughout the day.