Single Family Residences

Course code DRFT 1274

Credit 5.0

Length 150.0 hours

Course outline View

In this course students build on architectural residential design practices by applying the appropriate codes and theory of wood framing for residential structures. Students develop knowledge in acceptable standards for preparing a set of framing drawings of a residential wood framed residence.

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

Prerequisites

DRFT 1273.

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What you will learn

  • CAD and Architectural drafting standards
  • Room layouts
  • Floor framing methods
  • Floor plans
  • Foundation plans
  • Span and framing tables
  • Stairs
  • Elevations
  • Roof styles
  • Door and window schedules

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.