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Ensuite Showers: Design, Dimensions & Tile Details Thursday, August 20, 2020, at 12:00 PM PDT Bathroom showers come in a variety of styles. In this session, we will look at how to model several common types of showers, as well as create details and presentation views. Scott Harris, CKBD, will host this live session, covering the following topics and taking questions from attendees. Shower wall types — glass, half tile, frame rail Shower benches, niches and fixtures Tile details for patterns and 3D visualization Dimension details using NKBA guidelines ChiefChallenge-Shower.zip Watch the Video

Ensuite Bath Cabinets & Vanities: How Cabinets Work, Creating Custom Vanities & Dimensioning Wall Elevations Thursday, August 13, 2020, at 12:00 PM PDT Chief Architect's Cabinet tools are quite versatile and each cabinet can be customized in many ways. In this session we will focus on using these tools to create unique bathroom vanities. Scott Harris, CKBD, will be hosting this live session, covering the following outline, and taking questions about the process from attendees. How cabinets work in Chief Architect How to customize cabinets and create unique vanities Save custom cabinet configurations in your library catalog Create wall elevations with dimensions per the NKBA guidelines Download the project file and create your own custom vanity. Chief-Challenge-Bath-Vanity.zip Watch the Video See the other scheduled live demonstrations and register now so you don't forget later!

Ensuite Bath Floor Plans: Importing an As-Built Plan Image, Tracing & Dimensioning Thursday, August 6, 2020, at 12:00 PM PDT Using an existing as‑built image file can save some time. In this session, we will look at creating an accurate as‑built floor plan from an image and then redesigning it. Scott Harris, CKBD, will be hosting this live session, covering the following outline, and taking questions about the process from attendees. Importing the original as‑built floor plan from an image Scaling the plan image and tracing walls over it Dimensioning the as‑built floor plan Remodeling and placing dimensions per the NKBA guidelines Download the Project File: ChiefChallenge-Bath-Dimensions.plan Watch the video. *Eligible for NKBA CEU Credit See the other scheduled live demonstrations and register now so you don't forget later!

Remodeling: New Addition Framing & Materials List Thursday, July 30, 2020, at 12:00 PM PDT This new addition will allow for a large new master bath and closet. In the session, we will look at the structural changes for the foundation and framing. Scott Harris, CKBD, will be hosting this live session, covering the following outline, and taking questions about the process from attendees. Creating new‑construction walls Framing & roof construction 3D & elevation views Creating a remodel list of materials Download the project file: ChiefChallenge-Materials-List-Bachelor-View.zip Follow along with the video, here: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10215/remodeling-new-addition-framing-materials-list.html See the other scheduled live demonstrations and register now so you don't forget later!

Join us in our next Thursday webinar about Bathroom Remodeling. This session can be self-reported for NKBA CEU credits, if you are an NKBA member! Bathroom Remodeling: Designing & 3D Visualization Thursday, July 23, 2020, at 12:00 PM PDT This bath remodel session begins with the as-built plan and transforms the space into a large bathroom. We will review the as-built overlay in 2D and 3D and use the Chief Architect design tools for the new bath. Scott Harris, CKBD, will be hosting this live session, covering the following outline, and taking questions about the process from attendees. Wall demo and new wall construction Creating the shower, water closet and vanity Floor plan and wall elevation dimensions Review the as‑built overlay in 2D & 3D Download the project file and check the goals off the list. ChiefChallenge-Bath-Bachelor-View.zip Follow along with the video. Make sure to register for our other upcoming webinars so you don't miss out on the Q&A sessions that we host Live with our experts!

Because we aren't able to travel to you, we are offering Virtual Classroom Training to help you build your Chief Architect Skills! See our scheduled events: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/company/tradeshows.html Sign up for Live Online Training, where you and your peers will log-in and join one of our trainers. July: Save 20% and SSA members save an additional 10% Training Dates: 8:30 AM–12:30 PM PDT Residential Intermediate - July 22, 24, 29, 31 (Wed/Fri) Kitchens, Baths & Interiors - July 22, 24, 29, 31 (Wed/Fri) Learn More Sign up for Training September: Save 20% and SSA members save an additional 10% Training Dates: 8:30 AM–12:30 PM PDT Residential Introductory - Sept. 1, 3, 8, 10 (Tues/Thurs) Residential Intermediate - Sept. 2, 4, 9, 11 (Wed/Fri) Kitchens, Baths & Interiors - Sept. 15, 17, 22, 24 (Tues/Thurs) Learn More Sign up for Training

Kitchen Remodeling: Designing & 3D Visualization Thursday, July 16, 2020, at 12:00 PM PDT This kitchen remodeling session begins with the as‑built plan and transforms the space into a large open kitchen for the client. We will review the as-built overlay in 2D and 3D and use Chief Architect's design tools for the new kitchen. Scott Harris, CKBD, will be hosting this live session, covering the following outline, and taking questions about the process from attendees. Wall demo and new wall construction Creating the shed ceiling Floor plan and wall elevation dimensions Review the as‑built overlay in 2D & 3D Plan Download: ChiefChallenge-Kitchen.zip Modifications for the challenge: Increase Kitchen Size and Expand the Floor Plan Change the Roof to a Shed Roof Create a Custom Vaulted Shed Ceiling in the Kitchen Change the Kitchen Walls to 'Solid Railings' Change the Stairway Walls to 'Railings' Create a Wall Elevation for the New Kitchen Wall (similar to the 'K2' elevation) If you missed the live demonstration, you can catch up by watching the recording here: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10213/kitchen-remodeling-designing-3d-visualization.html?playlist=171

Congratulations to June's winners! 1st: Giuseppe Rispoli 2nd: Samantha Lo 3rd: Rondante H. Bernabe See the winning entries: https://chiefarchitectblog.com/kbi-contest-winners-june-2020 Join it by submitting your own designs for July's contest (Residential Design), and visiting the Album to vote for your peers!

We'll show you how to use Reference Displays and Layer Sets to create remodeling overlays between your As-Built Design and Final Proposal. Follow along with the project plan: As-Built-ChiefChallenge.zip Watch the video: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10211/remodeling-how-to-generate-as-built-overlays-in-2d-3d.html

Scott Harris will be showing the tools and methods you need to know when it comes to creating kitchen islands in Chief Architect. Download the Project Plan: Social-Island-Challenge.zip Watch the Video: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10209/kitchen-islands-making-the-social-island.html

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Are you ready for our next free webinar? Our trainer, Kay Lockhart, will be sharing tips and techniques for the Ray Tracing features in Chief Architect. We'll wrap up the training with a Q & A session, and leave you with this week's #ChiefChallenge homework, so you can put the skills you've learned into action. Download the Project File: Harbor View - Ray Trace Challenge.zip Watch the Video Check out the other weekly webinars on the schedule: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/products/livedemo.html

We saw great submissions for May's Remodel/Addition Design Contest; congratulations to our 3 winners: 1st Place – Rodante Habacon Bernabe of R. H. Bernabe Enterprises 2nd Place – Emma Baumann, a high school student 3rd Place – Sandra Lukas View all of the great submissions. June’s Design Contest is Kitchen/Bath & Interior Design. The entry deadline is June 22nd; get your submissions in early so you can start accumulating votes! Visit ChiefBlog to learn how to enter: https://chiefarchitectblog.com/design-contest-kitchen-bath-interiors/. Can't wait to see what you have been creating! Good Luck!

Are you a student, or do you know a student, who as been able to use the Chief Architect Student Version for their own projects? We want to see what students are creating, and to help them show it off! ChiefTalk now has a gallery for student work, we'll be picking images posted to the gallery and then sharing with our social media channels and on the blog to feature these efforts. Learn more about our Student Design Gallery. If you aren't a student, but want to show off your creations too, please do! The Member Gallery is open to ChiefTalk users. Whether you are new to the software or a long-time user, we love seeing and sharing your work. Create an album and tell us the story about projects you are working on. Include your social accounts and contact information so we can tag you. Don't miss a chance at a little free publicity.

On Thursday, May 21 at noon, our trainer and renderer extraordinaire, Kay Lockhart, wants to talk to you about rendering in Chief Architect! Reference this plan and video from Kay's presentation. Rendering Plan.zip Video

Join us and remember to take notes! We'll give you homework with our #ChiefChallenge. If you missed the webinar, watch the recording here: https://www.chiefarchitect.com/videos/watch/10204/terrain-and-site-plans-learn-the-basics.html Find the reference files here: Terrain-Challenge.zip Make sure to register and join us at high-noon on Thursdays!