Commercial Retail Buildings 1

Course code DRFT 1202

Credit 2.0

Length 40.0 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.

Prerequisites

DRFT 1201.

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.

  • Project specifications 
  • Introduction to BCBC, Part 3
  • Occupancy classifications
  • Building requirements for accessible design
  • Site plan topography
  • Parking spaces for mixed retail & residential
  • Accessible washrooms
  • Model assemblies from project specifications
  • VCC template & views
  • Ground floor plan
  • Concrete block, masonry & light steel framing
  • Building assembly systems used for commercial building applications
  • Sections & details
  • Architectural annotations & conventions

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
40788 April 7, 2027
to April 20, 2027
Lecture VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.