Course Overview
This course builds on the fundamentals taught in INTD 2300, Residential Design Studio A. An emphasis will be on understanding space and planning with architectural features including a variety of wall types, ceilings, doors, windows, fireplaces, and staircases. Students will plan a comprehensive residential space, working through the typical phases of a design project including design programming, concept development, product research, planning, and design development. Students will present their design solutions both visually and through oral communication. They will also demonstrate their 2D AutoCAD skills and use their freehand or SketchUp skills for any 3D components in their final submission.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$667.61
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Analyze project requirements and produce accurate programs and adjacencies.
- Create design solutions that meet program requirements for a residential two-story space.
- Select appropriate materials and finishes considering factors such as sustainability, functionality, aesthetics, durability and the unique requirements of select spaces.
- Produce freehand plans and layouts to scale during the planning and design development process.
- Demonstrate an understanding of plumbing infrastructure in layouts for a residential space.
- Incorporate architectural features such as walls, doors, windows, staircases, and fireplaces to provide a functional solution following the elements and principles of design.
- Select appropriate furniture for suitable applications and incorporate it into a floor plan at the appropriate scale.
- Identify appropriate appliances, plumbing fixtures, and fittings and incorporate them into plans.
- Design ceiling treatments considering factors such as spatial proportions, lighting, finishes and overall relationship to planned space and concept.
- Incorporate accurate stair calculations and layouts.
- Explore and manipulate the volume of a residential space.
- Develop a sketchbook/process journal showing research, concept, and design development through sketching 2-D and 3-D.
- Create a full design concept package communicating design process for a comprehensive residential interior.
- Demonstrate skills in AutoCAD, 3-D representation and graphic presentation throughout the project.
Effective as of Winter 2025
Related Programs
Residential Studio B (INTD 2400) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Interior Design Fundamentals
Certificate Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of INTD 2400 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 39836
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 09 Loading
- CRN 39836
- $667.61 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 305 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Kristina Calero Horvath
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- ***Please note*** - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice. Waitlist requests are not accepted until after 9:30am on registration day. If you wish to be placed on the INTD department maintained waitlist for this course, please email INTD_Waitlist@bcit.ca with the following information: Your name, student number, course number, and CRN. No Class Sept 30 and Nov 11 - Stat Holidays
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CRN 42369
Dates
Sep 11 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 42369
- $667.61 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Nov 27 | Fri | 12:30 - 15:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 305 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Kristina Calero Horvath
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- ***Please note*** - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice. Waitlist requests are not accepted until after 9:30am on registration day. If you wish to be placed on the INTD department maintained waitlist for this course, please email INTD_Waitlist@bcit.ca with the following information: Your name, student number, course number, and CRN.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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