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  1. Our next contest is Kitchen, Bath and Interiors! Share one of your designs for a chance to win Chief Gear. Use any Chief Architect software product to create your original design. You have the chance to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in this contest. Discover how to enter and more through our blog: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/blog/design-contest/ The entry deadline is October 14.
  2. The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Remodel/Addition Design Contest. 1st Place – Prayer Sanders 2nd Place – Jorge Arreola of Greymark Construction Co. 3rd Place – Pam Barrientos of Golden Rule Builders View all of the great submissions: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=ChiefArchitect&set=a.1451867990310680 We enjoyed viewing everyone’s design and want to thank you all for sharing with us and our community! Varying prize packages will be awarded.
  3. The NKBA has announced the start of its yearly Student Design competition. Winners are awarded a $5,000 scholarship and a KBIS Travel Package. Visit our NKBA Software page and download the X17/X18 (2026/2027) project reference file to jump-start your design. Chief Architect also offers access to a Free Student License, so you have all the tools you need to compete. Learn More
  4. Chief Architect has released its newest version, Home Designer 2027! If you are an active subscriber, check your digital locker to download and install this new release for free. Legacy Home Designer customers get an upgrade discount on the first year of an annual subscription. Learn about the new features in Home Designer 2027. Considering an upgrade to Chief Architect Premier? Learn more about the newly released Chief Architect Premier X18.
  5. Our next contest is Remodel/Addition! Share one of your designs for a chance to win Chief Gear. Use any Chief Architect software product to create your original design. You have the chance to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in this contest. Discover how to enter and more through our blog: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/blog/design-contest/ The entry deadline is August 13.
  6. The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Residential Design Contest. 1st Place – Scott Phillips of Phillips Design Services 2nd Place – Pam Barrientos of Golden Rule Builders 3rd Place – Steven Rudd of Rudd Designs | Artisan Structures View all of the great submissions: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1421445730019573&type=3 We enjoyed viewing everyone’s design and want to thank you all for sharing with us and our community! Varying prize packages will be awarded.
  7. Our next contest is Residential! Share one of your designs for a chance to win Chief Gear. Use any Chief Architect software product to create your original design. You have the chance to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in this contest. Discover how to enter and more through our blog: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/blog/design-contest/ The entry deadline is July 16.
  8. The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Residential Design Contest. 1st Place – Doug Forbes of D. Forbes Design 2nd Place – Geny Miron & Megan Phanenhour of DH Designs 3rd Place – John Bzdel View all of the great submissions: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1372445371586276&type=3 We enjoyed viewing everyone’s design and want to thank you all for sharing with us and our community! Varying prize packages will be awarded.
  9. Our next contest is Remodel/Addition! Share one of your designs for a chance to win Chief Gear. Use any Chief Architect software product to create your original design. You have the chance to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in this contest. Discover how to enter and more through our blog: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/blog/design-contest/ The entry deadline is May 14.
  10. The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Kitchen, Bath and Interiors Design Contest. 1st Place – Leslie Ann Gali of Quest Cabinetry & Design 2nd Place – Christine Gauthier of Custom Built Design & Remodeling 3rd Place – Natalia Balic of Darling Concept & Design View all of the great submissions: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=ChiefArchitect&set=a.1314150834082397 We enjoyed viewing everyone’s design and want to thank you all for sharing with us and our community! Varying prize packages will be awarded.
  11. Our next contest is Kitchen, Bath & Interiors! Share one of your designs for a chance to win Chief Gear. Use any Chief Architect software product to create your original design. You have the chance to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in this contest. Discover how to enter and more through our blog: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/blog/design-contest/ The entry deadline is March 12.
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  13. I have a small addition where the owner would like to use an existing window. Due to the height of the window....I need to eliminate the top/tie plates and raise the 2ply LVL up to the top of the wall assembly. The LVL will be continuous through the entire length of the wall.

    Use 9.5" LSL rafters (vaulted ceiling) where the bottom of the rafter after the birds mouth cut will come down on the face of the LVL beam a couple of inches. The Home Designer 2024 program that I am using cuts the bottom portion of the rafter off in the room I am working on. I have tried adjusting ceiling heights, manual toggling the rafter....etc. Nothing seems to work. Any suggestions?

    9.5 Inche Rafters (Vaulted) Over Kitchen - Copy (2).pdf Kitchen and Master Project-Floor Plan.pdf

  14. Pop over to Instagram today (Jan, 16), where long time Chief Architect user Caterina Sullivan, Founder and Interior Designer at Bella Casa Interior Design Studio, is taking over the Chief Architect Instagram account. https://www.instagram.com/chiefarchitect/ Make sure to support Caterina by following on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellacasa_designstudio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bellacasadesignstudio
  15. Attention all design enthusiasts! We are thrilled to announce the finalists in our Design of the Year Contest. As you may know, each month, we hold a design contest for our customers to showcase their incredible work. This year, we have received an overwhelming amount of submissions from talented designers worldwide with diverse backgrounds and unique design styles.We have compiled the winning designs from each monthly contest into three categories: Kitchen/Bath & Interiors, Residential, and Remodel/Additions. Now, it's time to vote for your favorite in each category. Your participation will not only help us determine the ultimate winner, but it will also show support for these talented designers and their hard work.To learn more about the finalists and cast your vote, visit our Blog. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/blog/design-of-the-year-contest-finalists/