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3D RENDERING

PLAN &
FOUNDATIONS

FRAMING
& CAD

ROOFS
& CEILINGS

CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS

TRIAL

BUY

CONSTRUCTION
DOCUMENTS

TRIAL

BUY

Home Design Software for Architects, Builders and Remodelers

Chief Architect gives architects, builders and remodelers a single workflow for residential projects, combining photorealistic 3D renderings, material takeoffs and 2D construction drawings generated from the same building model.

3D Rendering

Show clients what the finished project will look like

3D clay rendering exterior of a residential mid-century modern home

3D Walkthroughs & Sun Studies

Fast, AI-Assisted Renderings and Walkthroughs

Chief Architect includes AI-assisted rendering tools that speed up the creation of still images and walkthrough videos. Real-time denoising technology helps reduce rendering wait times while keeping image quality high.

Front view of house with landscaping shown in a 3D Walkthrough video tour.

Floorplans, Walls & Foundations

Build a floor plan in a few straightforward steps

Choose a wall type and its material layers
Draw the floor plan
Add 3D objects from the library

Stone

Quartz

Wood

Tile

Cabinets

Windows

Doors

Appliances

VIEW 3D CATALOG

Chief Architect's home design software automatically builds a 3D model from the floor plan as you can see in this 3D dollhouse view

Generate a matching foundation automatically

Select a foundation type—full, basement, crawlspace or pier—or build a custom foundation to match the plan.

Residential Foundation that includes a full basement, crawl space and pier foundation with grade beams

Residential foundation plan and construction document

Framing, Sections & CAD Details

Automatic and manual framing tools work together

Set your preferences for framing type, on-center spacing and blocking, and the framing is generated automatically. Manual tools are available to adjust the result or add custom framing details.