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Finishing a basement is an efficient way to increase your living space. From home theater and rec. rooms to bedrooms and kitchenettes, the options are virtually endless for providing comfortable living quarters for an evolving household. Whatever your needs require, you can finish your basement to fit your lifestyle. Read the full article on our blog. https://www.chiefarchitect.com/blog/finished-basement/

Read all about Must See Design Trends on our ChiefBlog! In the article, we give tips on incorporating comfort and wellness into your designs using catalogs from the Chief Architect 3D Library. Discover more on the Blog!

The NKBA’s fully revised fourth edition of the Planning Guidelines is now available both digitally and in print. It is the most complete collection of illustrations and planning recommendations available in one source for design professionals dedicated to the planning and installation of beautiful, code-compliant kitchens, baths, and more. This edition is written and prepared by a group of NKBA Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designers, registered architects, and educators. The illustrations were provided by Chief Architect’s very own, Adrean Stephenson. You can purchase the print version of the planning guidelines on the NKBA website. A digital version can be found for download here.

Are you looking to improve your Chief Architect skills? We have multiple classroom training options available, sign up before they fill up! Chief Architect Virtual Training SSA members save 10% All classes are 8:30 AM–12:30 PM Pacific Residential Introductory - October 12, 14, 19, 21 (Wed/Fri) Residential Intermediate - October 26, 28, Nov 2, 4 (Wed/Fri) Kitchens, Baths, & Interiors - October 26, 28, Nov 2, 4 (Wed/Fri) Chief Architect 2-Day Training - Las Vegas February 3 - 4, 2023 All classes are 8:30 AM–12:30 PM Pacific Introductory & Intermediate Residential Introductory & Intermediate Kitchen, Bath and Interiors Learn more

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I think the idea is to keep your time from introduction. We played a similar game a Chief Academy; participates were given 10 minutes from the time the challenge was revealed to share their results. Good luck! We are excited to see how it plays out!

Hello, Thank you for your question. It is not required to have the X14 version to participate in the challenge. The catalogs for these challenges will contain items such as materials, accessories, fixtures, hardware, etc. however it is not required to use the catalog to submit an entry. Architectural elements are more important than colors & materials. Let us know if you have any questions!

Did you miss the event but want to get the details for your planning next year? Visit the Blog to get the scoop! Be sure to watch the video for candid photos throughout the event.

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"

Find references from Chief Academy Presentations: Brian Beck - Productivity Tips & Tricks Adrean Stephenson - Rendering Tips & Tricks Chief Academy 2022 Rendering.pdf

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Tune in Thursday, 12pm PT, to get a brief on the new features that we've developed for Chief Architect X14. Register today!

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.

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.

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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

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!