Commercial Retail Buildings

Course code DRFT 1373

Credit 3.0

Length 90.0 hours

Course outline View

In this course, students are introduced to commercial drawing and detailing practices as they apply to concrete block and light steel framed buildings. Students prepare a set of architectural drawings using 3D CAD for a retail convenience store.

This course is part of the full-time Architectural Technician, Civil/Structural Technician, Steel Detailing Technician Certificate Programs.

Prerequisites

DRFT 1372.

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What you will learn

  • Concrete block masonry & light steel framing
  • Roofing materials & flashing details for flat roofs & parapets
  • Sections and details for concrete block and light steel framed buildings
  • Parking spaces for mixed retail and residential outlets
  • Elevations commonly used for Commercial projects
  • Door and window schedules used for Commercial projects
  • Low sloped roofs and drainage

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.