Abstract: A multi-unit dwelling having individual living units therein which have main living areas protected from noise and visual pollution and which are arranged to afford maximum privacy to each living unit. The multi-unit dwelling includes a plurality of contiguous living units arranged to form a courtyard enclosed on at least three sides there between which is protected from noise and visual pollution by the plurality living units. Each of the living units includes a court side exposed to said courtyard and a service side exposed to vehicle access and the associated noise and visual pollution associated with vehicles. Each living unit includes a living area and a bedroom area disposed on the court side of the living unit and a bathroom, a utility room, storage areas, a garage, and a main private entrance way disposed on said service side of said living unit.