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  1. The Chief Architect Challenge is a fun exercise designed to test your skills and encourage learning. See how many design elements you can recreate in 10 minutes – a layout page is not required. We recommend starting from the default template file and spend 10 minutes on the design. If you are using a custom template, no problem, be sure to clear out your time tracker entries before beginning. Each Chief Challenge has a corresponding library file (linked below) that will help you complete the design. Please download and import it before you begin. Chief Architect staff will judge the entries – architectural elements are more important than colors & materials. Chief Architect will host a live webinar each week showing how to create the design in 10 minutes, and a winner will be announced. Each Chief Challenge winner will receive a limited edition Chief Gear kit. We look forward to seeing your work! Learn about the Challenges and how to submit your entry on the ChiefBlog. Download Libraries Schedule September 29th at 12 PM PDT: Bath Vanity, "All the Vanity" October 6th at 12 PM PDT: "Mailbox" October 13th at 12 PM PDT: Kitchen Island, "Round the Island" October 20th at 12 PM PDT: "She Shed" October 27th at 12 PM PDT: "Dawg House"
  2. Find references from Chief Academy Presentations: Brian Beck - Productivity Tips & Tricks Adrean Stephenson - Rendering Tips & Tricks Chief Academy 2022 Rendering.pdf
  3. Chief Academy 2022 was a success! To those that were able to join us in Coeur d'Alene - THANK YOU! We had a lot of fun meeting with you and sharing ideas, we hope that you did too. Highlight your calendars - late August / early September 2023 for next year's event. Check our social channels to see photos and videos from the event and remember to tag us @ChiefArchitect in your own posts so we can like and share them. We'll post followup information and resources from Chief Academy 2022 in the comments.
  4. 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 13.
  5. The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Remodel/Addition Design Contest. 1st Place – Andy Banks 2nd Place – Amanda Andrews of Amanda Andrews Design 3rd Place – Ryan Gardner of Argar Services View all of the great submissions: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=ChiefArchitect&set=a.6092881920741009 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.
  6. 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 11th.
  7. The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Residential Design Contest. 1st Place – Janel Joppie of Homes By Gary Byker 2nd Place – Robert Smith of Robert Smith Design 3rd Place – Veronica Sloboda of LAS Design View all of the great submissions: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=ChiefArchitect&set=a.6010904592272076 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.
  8. 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 14.
  9. The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Kitchen/Bath and Interior Design Contest. 1st Place – Emily Cathcart, CMKBD, NCIDQ of Emily Cathcart Designs 2nd Place – Robert Smith of Robert Smith Design 3rd Place – Dustin Kubasek of Kitchen Kraft Inc. View all of the great submissions: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=ChiefArchitect&set=a.5906430259386177 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.
  10. There is something magical about Coeur d’Alene that’s hard to define, but begins with the spectacular North Idaho sunsets and moonrises on Lake Coeur d’Alene, the plunge of an osprey after a fish, the glowing lights of downtown Coeur d’Alene reflecting across its waters at night. Join us for the Chief Academy, then extend your trip. It is the perfect place to plan your next vacation and activities. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/company/location.html#todo
  11. It's official! Chief Architect X14 is now available. Visit your digital locker to download our newest version of the software. Learn about the enhancements and functionality we've added in our latest release: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/products/upgrade.html
  12. Tune in Thursday, 12pm PT, to get a brief on the new features that we've developed for Chief Architect X14. Register today!
  13. 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 June 16.
  14. The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Remodel/Addition Design Contest. 1st Place – Jenna-Lyn Croteau 2nd Place – Doug Hornstein of Light House Design 3rd Place – William Bentley of Francium View all of the great submissions: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=ChiefArchitect&set=a.5826527044043166 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.
  15. Participate in online classroom training to get the most out of your software experience! Sign up today!
  16. Join us on Instagram, Tuesday (5/17), following along with the Hayhurst Brothers and their design/build process. Make sure you are following them every day to see what they are up to. @hayhurstbrothers
  17. Today we wrapped up the Austin Live Webinar series! Did you miss it? Do want to review the sessions? Don't worry! You can enjoy them on your own timeline from this video playlist. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/playlists/181/austin-project.html We are taking a break, but will be back with another free webinar on May 26th to talk about the new features in X14. Register today and join the conversation on the 26th!
  18. Chief Architect is offering a scholarship award program for the 2022 Chief Academy! The purpose of the scholarship is to help or recognize exceptional Chief Architect Community members by bringing them to the event. You may apply for the scholarship or nominate someone you feel is deserving. Chief Scholarship recipients will receive free registration to the event and a stipend of $1,500. Application deadline is June 30, 2022 Learn More & Apply Now!
  19. Our Next Contest is Remodel/Addition! Share one of your Remodel/Addition 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 12.
  20. The results are in! Congratulations to our 3 winners in the Residential Design Contest. 1st Place – Robert Smith of Robert Smith Design 2nd Place – Jean Thomas of Pusch Ridge Design-Remodel 3rd Place – Graeme Camp of Wright Residential Construction View all of the great submissions: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=ChiefArchitect&set=a.5732423973453474 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.
  21. Join our next Instagram on April 19th. We've invited Lauren Brantley of Lauren Ashley Design to share her day with us and understand the role Chief Architect plays in her business! Learn more about Lauren and giver her a follow: https://lashleydesign.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lashleydesign/
  22. Each month we receive a great selection of renderings created by our users for the Chief Architect Design Contests. We’d like to share some ideas and suggestions for how you can craft a great design contest entry that our Facebook voters respond positively to. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/blog/design-contest-tips/
  23. The Chief Academy returns August 31 – September 2 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Join us for 2‑day training classes (introductory to advanced) followed by a half‑day of focus‑based seminars, 1‑on‑1 training, hands‑on new products test drive and social networking events to extend your learning or relaxation. Learn more about this exciting event on our website at chiefarchitect.com/userevent/
  24. Come see our team in Dallas and learn more about Chief Architect! May 18th we'll be hosting a presentation and reception. Sign Up Here May 19th and 20th, our trainers will guide in-person training with focuses on Residential and KBI topics. Sign Up Here
  25. Tune in on the 22nd when our friend @Renerabbitt takes over Chief's Instagram account to share an inside look at his process! Follow along here: https://www.instagram.com/chiefarchitect/ https://www.rabbittdesign.net/ https://www.instagram.com/rabbitt_design/