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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.
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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
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More blog posts are available! Check them out.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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"
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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.
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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 13.
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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.
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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:The entry deadline is August 11th.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.-
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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:
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Tune in Thursday, 12pm PT, to get a brief on the new features that we've developed for Chief Architect X14.
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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 June 16.
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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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Participate in online classroom training to get the most out of your software experience!
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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.
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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!
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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
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