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I haven't tested this particular setup myself, but I think it could achieve what you wish for. You can build a regular house with the courtyard in the middle, surrounded by walls. Change some walls to greenhouse walls, like I did
here, that will make the game consider the room "outdoors", giving it outdoor lighting. I think that will also make the game think the courtyard is outdoors, since it is surrounded by outdoors as well. I don't know about weather inside the courtyard and this might not even work at all, I'm just brainstorming. Though I see no reason why it shouldn't. Either way, tomorrow or something I might test that in my game and see for myself. I will then post the results.
The approach Mootilda used is far superior than this rudimentary technique. I had thought about it myself when I stumbled upon
that thread, which confirmed my suspicions. I haven't found the time, opportunity or will to build a courtyard house yet, but I plan to, maybe in a mansion or a hotel.
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