Residential Design (DRFT 1270)

In this course, students will identify the roles of engineering and architectural professionals. Students will study and apply architectural theory, sustainable development initiatives such as LEED and the development and design processes.

This course is part of the full-time Architectural Technician, Civil/Structural Technician, Steel Detailing Technician Certificate Programs.
Course code: DRFT 1270
Credits: 1.0
Length: 30.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=DRFT&number=1270

Prerequisites

DRFT 1010, DRFT 1011, DRFT 1012.
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Additional Information

  • Roles of careers and professional practices
  • Team responsibilities
  • Architectural conventions and standards
  • Drafting media and reproduction methods
  • Design basics and process
  • Room relationships and sizes
  • Construction procedures
  • Conservation and environmental design and construction (sustainable design)
  • Guidelines and required codes that effect building design
  • Building permits
  • Construction categories
  • Exterior design factors

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.