ARCH 225 - Commercial Architecture: Design and Construction

    Recent Professors
    shughes@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    ARCH 115
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ARCH 225
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This advanced level course is for students pursuing an A.S. Degree or Certificate in Architecture and Architectural Design and Drawing. The course includes the study of common planning concerns as well as the most significant building ordinances and codes which influence the design of commercial spaces. As a component of the course, students will prepare select architectural plans for a commercial building project. Emphasis is placed on effective space utilization, technical plans, elevations, aesthetics, accessible requirements, site utilization and development, traffic flow, and landscaping.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 7:00pm–8:25pm, Tue Thu 2:20pm–3:45pm, Tue Thu 7:00pm–8:25pm, Tue Thu 7:05pm–8:30pm