>very generous green courtyard space that let kids roam around and play I don't know why this isn't more common. Designs that maximize surface area for windows

>very generous green courtyard space that let kids roam around and play I don't know why this isn't more common. Designs that maximize surface area for windows lend themselves to courtyards naturally. I particularly love the buildings with apartments on 3 sides and a fence/gate facing the street - you get both a nice community area, and an extra security layer (buzzers at both the front gate and the particular stairwell).