sorry if I wasn't clear. I'm not saying a row house is a variety of courthouse. just noting that a no front yard design is not that uncommon in america. and in an area of traditional homes w/ normal setback etc. I can't say that I believe a home up to street and no yard would be a positive thing.

now I did live in a 3 story row house that did have a three story open area and a wall of windows... and we did have a back yard...

I'm all for the courthouse design. mark's courtHOUSE was what really caught my eye and opened the discussion that eventually led to us hiring him.

paul