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Let's take a moment to feel grateful for the spaces that bring people together. The kitchens filled with laughter, the dining rooms glowing with warmth, and the homes built with love by our amazing Chief Architect community of designers, builders, and dreamers. You bring beautiful spaces to life every day. Thank you for inspiring us year-round! Chief Architect is closed Nov. 27 & 28. While we are celebrating the holiday with our families, you can find helpful resources on our website. We will be back to personally assist you on Monday.Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Chief Architect.

The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Residential Design Contest. 1st Place – Scott Phillips of Phillips Design Services 2nd Place – Chloe Cronk of Pacific Home Source 3rd Place – Adam Gibson View all of the great submissions: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1224877609676387&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.

2026 International Builder / Kitchen & Bath ShowShow Dates: Feb. 17–19 Booth #S4071The User Breakfast is BACK!RSVP Here Training Dates: Feb. 20–21https://www.chiefarchitect.com/events/#ibs-training Residential - Introductory & Intermediate Kitchen, Bath & Interiors 3D Rendering & Interiors Will we see you there?

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 November 13.

Join us for our next Virtual Training Class beginning on January 7!All classes are on Wednesdays & Fridays, January 7-16, from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Pacific Time.• Residential Introductory• Kitchen, Bath, & Interiors Introductory Learn more and sign up: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/events/#virtual-training

The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Remodel/Addition Design Contest. 1st Place – Dylan McGill of McGill & Co. Designs 2nd Place – Brian Friehe of VirtuActive 3D Drafting & Design 3rd Place – Efi Vogiatzi of Extension Factory View all of the great submissions: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1142653187898830&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.

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 14.

The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Residential Design Contest. 1st Place – Rodrigo Duque Brito of Dubinett Architects 2nd Place – Jimmy Parker of Elaine Roberts Drafters and Designers 3rd Place – Hailee Kohler of Tracys Custom Homes View all of the great submissions: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1120335673463915&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.

Thank you to all who applied for the Chief Academy Scholarship. We received many outstanding applications and nominations! Join us in congratulating the award recipients!-Nola O'Daniell-Rachel Rawalt-Theresa GreshamLearn more about the event & sign up here: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/userevent/

Chief Architect's newest version, X17 is now available! If you are an active subscriber, check your digital locker to download and install this new release. Learn about the new features in X17 online and watch the new features summary videos to get a jump-start in Chief Architect X17

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 10.

The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Kitchen, Bath and Interiors Design Contest. 1st Place – Caneisha Edwards of Master Edge Homes 2nd Place – Tiffany Chandler of Steller Construction 3rd Place – Karene Morgan of Soaring Phoenix Creative View all of the great submissions: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1094307769400039&type=3 We enjoyed viewing everyone’s design and want to thank you all for sharing with us and our community!

X17 is packed with powerful updates to boost your productivity. Join our FREE webinar, hosted by a design expert, and get your questions answered during the live Q&A! Eligible for NKBA / NARI CEU Credit Sign up here: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/events/#productivity-tools

Would Chief Academy be an impactful event to attend for you or someone you know? Apply for the Chief Academy Scholarship Award for an opportunity to be recognized for your contributions to the Chief Architect community with free admission to the event. Deadline to apply is June 30. Recipients will be announced July 7th. Learn More

In case you missed it, watch the recorded version here: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10302