Diploma Multi Family Residences

Course code DRFT 2277

Credit 3.5

Length 105.0 hours

Course outline View

In this course students apply the appropriate codes and zoning requirements as set out in the Vancouver Building Bylaw (VBBL) for multi-family wood framed structures. Using previous courses, DRFT 1275 and DRFT 1276, students follow a typical design workflow process to prepare a set of architectural drawings.
This course is a part of CAD & BIM Technician Diploma.

Prerequisites

DRFT 2100, DRFT 2270, DRFT 2271, DRFT 2272, DRFT 2273, DRFT 2274, DRFT 2275, DRFT 2276.

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What you will learn

  • • Drawing requirements for the city of Vancouver
    • Zoning & Development Bylaw, RM-5
    • Typical drawing plan procedure
    • Framing methods for multi family residences
    • Roof framing methods
    • Multi level stair arrangements
    • Vancouver Building Bylaw, Part 9
    • Room design and layout strategies
    • Interior elevations
    • Interior and exterior finishes
    • Plot plans for multi family zoning
    • Wall types and assemblies

How to register

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

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† 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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.