We studied multifamily housing type with common inner court among recently developed residential Blocks (1976〜1990) in Urban Districts of Western Countries, mainly Germany. Research materials were picked up and arranged in the articles about residential blocks published mostly in architectural periodicals of Europe. Valid samples are 18 cases locating in Germany, France and so on. Main points are as follows ; 1) Main function of the housing is to give the comfortable living environment in urban districts. 2) The common court is designed to be private as well as public space. The court as private garden is safe for children's play and noiseless for family life. 3) The housing block is mostly mixed developed with urban facilities.
