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The Bath Remodeling seminar will cover the remodeling process flow in Chief Architect from the as‑built to the completed remodel. This live webinar will be hosted by one of our design professionals, covering the following outline, and taking your live questions.
- Chief Architect Remodel Process Flow
- Layer Sets & Dimensions for As‑Built Floor Plans
- Remodel Plan As‑Built Overlays
- Using Reference Display
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The games have begun.
Get your votes in Thursday and Friday to determine the winners of the Sweet Sixteen bracket!
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It's the moment you didn't know you were waiting for. Chief Architect's March CADness starts this week; get your favorite rendering to the finals!
Games and Voting begin through our social media channels this Thursday and Friday (March 28th and 29th) with the Sweet Sixteen Brackets.
Tune in on Social Media for details and participation!
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Join us March 14, 12:00 PDT for a Chief Architect Premier learning experience.
There are several camera settings for 2D & 3D views that can help you be more productive and better navigate in Chief Architect. This live webinar will be hosted by one of our design professionals, covering the following outline and taking your live questions.
- Camera Tips that Help!
- Key Camera Settings for your Template File
- Render Techniques such as Physically Based (PBR), Clay & Standard Renders
- Depth Cueing and Depth of Field
- For Elevations, Clipping to Rooms & CeilingsSIGN UP
Eligible for NKBA / NARI CEU Credit (self-reporting) -
Chief Architect Productivity Tips
February 8, 2024, at 12:00 PM PST
Learn productivity tips and best practices, ranging from setting up your work environment and configuring tools to strategies for improving your efficiency and productivity. This webinar will be hosted by one of our design professionals and will include a live Q&A with the audience.
- Work Environment Setup / Preferences
- 2D/3D Editing Tips
- Hidden Gems & Client Sharing
- Using Saved Plan Views
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Come see us at the International Builders’ Show this year for FREE. Click the link for complimentary tickets! While you’re there, spend some time at our booth #W3243. You won’t want to miss our FREE 2-hour introductory training session on Day 3, the Chief Architect Boot Camp. Seats fill up quickly, so come early.
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Our first design contest of the year is Kitchens, Baths, & 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 14.
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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/
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We value you, our customers, and know that without your success, we cannot be successful. Here's to joy, peace, and prosperity in the coming year. Thank you for trusting Chief Architect as your software of choice.
Our office will be closed on Jan. 1. Please visit our website for shopping, help articles, and videos until we can personally serve you when we return on Jan. 2.-
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May your days be happy, your heart be light, we hope your Christmas was merry, and the New Year is bright!
Happy holidays from all of us at Chief Architect!
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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/
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The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Kitchen, Bath, and Interiors Design Contest.
1st Place – Kelsey Bryan of MainBuilt Custom Homes
2nd Place – Rebecca Langman of Revision Custom Home Design
3rd Place – Lindsey Collins & Sam Kunka of LMC Interiors & Bolyard Lumber
View all of the great submissions:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.679906754173478&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.
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Learn basics and how to be productive with the Home Designer Bootcamp Wednesdays at 11 AM Pacific.
Click for current training options.
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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 12.
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The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Remodel/Addition Design Contest.
1st Place – John W. Gray of John Gray Architecture
2nd Place – Dwane Peterson of DP Architecture
3rd Place – Dave Herber of David Wayne Design
View all of the great submissions:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.660296582801162&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.
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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 17.
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The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Kitchen, Bath, and Interiors Design Contest.
1st Place – Rene Rabbitt of Rabbitt Design
2nd Place – Jaclyn Montour of RoJohn Home Improvement
3rd Place – Kristen Plescow of Bolyard Lumber Company
View all of the great submissions:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.621704056660415&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.
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This FREE - LIVE webinar will focus on using Chief Architect to design unique staircases with custom railings. Learn Chief Architect tips and tricks from our staff and ask questions in the live Q&A.
• Automatic & manual stair tools
• Drawing L and U-shaped stairs and landings
• Custom panels & newels for railings
• Automatic & manual railings
Sign up: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/events/#stairs-railings
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Our Next Contest is Kitchen/Bath & Interior!
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 June 15.
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The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Residential Design Contest.
1st Place – Jorge Arreola of Greymark Construction
2nd Place – Paige Harrison of Owings Brothers Contracting
3rd Place – Shelly Wood of Axis Construction
View all of the great submissions:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.604906791673475&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.
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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 11.
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The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Residential Design Contest.
1st Place – Katrina Cropp of Colony Builders
2nd Place – Alex Hoogendoorn of Executive Drafting Services
3rd Place – Maddie Arwood of Thomasville
View all of the great submissions:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.588769649953856&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.
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Hello,
I don't have a release date for the CertainTeed catalog update, but there is an easy way to add new CertainTeed colors to your Home Designer. If a new color is not available yet in our catalog, you can use the Color Chooser tool in Home Designer to sample the color from the manufacturer's website. You can then apply the color to the siding so you can visualize the new color. Here is a link to a training video that shows how this works.
The video demonstrates the color chooser, starting at 2 minutes and 45 seconds.
https://www.homedesignersoftware.com/videos/watch/2290/color-chooser.html?playlist=200
Kind regards,
Derek
Chief Architect Software
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Home Designer 2024 is now available!
Whether you have a PC or Mac, a single license will run natively on either platform. Follow the link below to learn more about the new features in Home Designer 2024.
Remodel/Addition Design Contest - Entry Deadline May 9
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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 9.