The characteristics of traditional courtyard houses(TCH) in my country (Jordan) is vary it depend on many factors such as, climatic zones, climate approaches to the design principles courtyard, building size,building coverage, floor are ratio, paths and roards, outdoor space standards and materials of construction,.....etc. Please see the useful link: http://jordanheritage.jo/nabatean-architecture-3/
You mentioned to many factors such climatic which is very important one in TCH. However, what these factors add to such houses in your country ( Joudan)related with characteristics?