DRFT 1373: Commercial Retail Buildings
Effective date
September 2021
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
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.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Construct architectural commercial drawings using accurate drafting standards
- Construct and generate building views of structures
- Employ the use of building codes for commercial buildings
- Design and draw a parking plan
- Design and draw a low sloped roof plan
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 25
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 59
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 6
Total Hours: 90
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, handouts, group/team participation, props, field trip, videos and project/problem based learning activities are used.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Project
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70
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A set of commercial drawings of approx. equal value
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Exam
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30
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Exam
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Course topics
- 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
Learning resources
Commercial Drafting and Detailing (Jefferis/Smith)
Commercial Design Using Autodesk Revit Architectural (Stine)
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.