This course introduces students to architectural drafting practices for residential single family detached houses, architectural construction, building codes, and wood framing for a full residential wood framed project.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Architectural drafting techniques
- Floor plans
- Plot plans
- Sections and details
- Elevations
- Construction practices and building codes
- Use of CMHC framing tables.
- Review wood framing design handbook
- Layout of floor joist, roof rafters or trusses.
- Layout of post & beam and load bearing transfers.
- Detail of beam-post connections, hangers and post bases.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† 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.