vcc.ca
DRFT 2277: Diploma Multi Family Residences
Effective date
September 2017
Department
Drafting
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
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. Using previous courses, DRFT 1275 and DRFT 1276, students follow a typical design workflow process to prepare a set of architectural drawings.
This course is a part of CAD & BIM Technician Diploma.
Credits
3.5
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DRFT 2100, DRFT 2270, DRFT 2271, DRFT 2272, DRFT 2273, DRFT 2274, DRFT 2275, DRFT 2276.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply City of Vancouver building plan requirements
- Apply project requirements within the RM-5 zoning regulations
- Apply project specifications and building codes to residential drawings
- Draw and apply building construction practices used in multi family dwellings
- Design and draw room layouts and spaces in floor plans
- Develop interior elevation views
- Finalize the FSR site area requirements
- Apply various exterior finishes on elevation views
- Research and present a building product for a group presentation
- Apply the concepts and processes at a higher level, in a 3D Building Information Modeling setting
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 75
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 18
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 12
Total Hours: 105
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 18
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 12
Total Hours: 105
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, handouts, group/team participation, field trip, props, videos and project/problem based learning activitiesare used.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
15 |
|
|
Other |
5 |
Group presentation |
|
Exam |
20 |
|
|
Project |
60 |
A set of residential drawings for a townhouse |
Course topics
- • Drawing requirements for the city of Vancouver • Zoning & Development Bylaw, RM-5 • Typical drawing plan procedure • Framing methods for multi family residences • Roof framing methods • Multi level stair arrangements • Vancouver Building Bylaw, Part 9 • Room design and layout strategies • Interior elevations • Interior and exterior finishes • Plot plans for multi family zoning • Wall types and assemblies
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.