What is Chief Architect?
Chief Architect provides comprehensive 3D architectural design software specifically developed for residential and light commercial projects. The platform features smart building technology that automatically generates construction elements such as roofs, foundations, framing, dimensions, product schedules, and materials lists as users design. This automation streamlines the design process while maintaining accuracy and consistency throughout the project.
The software offers specialized tools for interior designers and kitchen & bath professionals, including automatic and manual dimensioning, floor planning tools, manufacturer catalogs, and extensive material selections. Chief Architect delivers fast real-time rendering capabilities ranging from photo-realistic visualizations to artistic styles like line drawings and watercolor effects. Users can share 3D models through the Chief Architect 3D Viewer app for collaboration with clients, engineers, and subcontractors.
Features
- Smart Building Technology: Automatically generates roofs, foundations, framing, dimensions, and materials lists as you design
- Real-Time 3D Rendering: Provides fast rendering with photo-realistic and artistic styles including line drawing and watercolor effects
- Specialized Interior Design Tools: Includes automatic/manual dimensioning, floor planning tools, and extensive material catalogs
- 3D Viewer App: Enables sharing of 3D models with clients, engineers, and subcontractors for visualization and collaboration
- Comprehensive Construction Documentation: Generates 2D designs, elevations, cross sections, CAD details, site plans, and construction drawings
Use Cases
- Creating detailed residential home designs with automatic construction documentation
- Developing kitchen and bathroom layouts with specialized interior design tools
- Generating construction drawings and materials lists for building projects
- Visualizing architectural designs through photo-realistic 3D renderings
- Collaborating with clients and construction teams using shared 3D models
