As the unique architectural space that has existed for thousands of years,the courtyard embodies the spirit of harmony between heaven and man,openness and inclusiveness,and is the cultural treasure of China. Reasonable expression and application of courtyards in planning and architectural design can enrich spa-tial levels,endow architectural cultural connotations,and enhance the comprehensive value of buildings,at the same time,it can promote the development of courtyards in inheritance,to provide new ideas for future design directions.