- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This studio course focuses on the advanced development of residential bathrooms and private spaces through lectures, research and field trips as well as individual and/or group assignments. Students will explore the historical evolution of bathrooms, dressing rooms, custom closets, exercise areas and home spas. Building on the design process established in previous residential studio courses, students will conceptualize, analyse and plan functional design solutions based on a detailed client needs survey, design and construction standards and sustainable design criteria. Students will implement the principles of universal and barrier-free design. Connections with local plumbing fixture suppliers will be established through guest lectures and/or field trips. Students will create working drawings and specifications, and will present their design solutions through formal presentations.
Domestic fees
$848.82
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Apply design theory principles into the development of creative bath and private spaces for residential environments.
- Describe the history and trends of residential bathrooms and private spaces.
- Discuss how cultural considerations impact bathroom design.
- Evaluate client needs and prepare a program based on a client survey.
- Design bathrooms and auxiliary private spaces according to NKBA design guidelines.
- Describe components of universal design, accessibility, anthropometrics and proxemics as it applies to residential bathrooms and private spaces.
- Discuss the 7 principles as defined by the Centre for Excellence in Universal Design.
- Develop design solutions which incorporate current building codes.
- Coordinate design solutions with architectural elements such as walls, doors and windows as well as electrical and mechanical conditions.
- Implement sustainable and healthy building practices as well as energy and water efficiency policies.
- Contrast and compare different plumbing fixtures and the suitability of implementation into a design project.
- Apply creative lighting effects and select appropriate luminaires for a residential bath project.
- Generate a set of construction drawings and specifications using NKBA presentation and construction document guidelines.
- Justify design solutions through written and verbal communication.
Effective as of Winter 2016
Related Programs
Residential Studio - Bath and Private Spaces (INTR 3000) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Residential Interiors
Diploma Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of INTR 3000 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 83153
Dates
Thu Jan 09 - Thu Mar 27
- 12 weeks
- CRN 83153
- Domestic fees $848.82
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Mar 27 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 353 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- ***Please note*** - Students who do not meet the mandatory prerequisites will be dropped without notice.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.