Advanced Residential Multi-Family

Course code DRFT 2201

Credit 6.0

Length 120.0 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. Students follow a typical design workflow process to prepare a set of architectural drawings of a town house.

Prerequisites

DRFT 2200.

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
  • Typical drawing workflow procedure
  • Introduction to the VBBL & Part 9
  • Introduction to the Zoning & Development Bylaw RM-5
  • Building areas and floor space ratios (FSR)
  • Building envelope views within the zoning requirements
  • Roof framing methods
  • Multi-family building assemblies & construction practices
  • Multi-level stair requirements
  • Room design and layout strategies for multi-level residences
  • Floor plans
  • Interior elevations
  • Elevations and exterior finishes
  • Unprotected openings
  • Section and details
  • Plot plan
  • Roof plan
  • Architectural annotations & conventions

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.

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.