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Design Contest – Remodel / Addition
![Chief Architect exterior modern home rendering with cross section showing](https://blog-cdn.chiefarchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/04-REM-Blog-Slider-1140-x-500.png)
Chief Architect Design Contests are a fun way to share your designs, build credibility and expose your brand. Share one of your Remodel or Addition Designs for a chance to win Chief Gear. Use any Chief Architect or Home Designer software product to create your original design.
(more…)2024 Design Contest Winners
![Cozy cabin home with back porch seating space](https://blog-cdn.chiefarchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tidal-Drafting-Design-Chief-Architect-Design-Contest-BLOG-FEATURE-IMAGE.jpg)
Chief Architect has monthly contests for customers to show off their work. People with various backgrounds and styles compete in the following categories: Kitchen/Bath and Interior, Residential, and Remodel/Addition. Please help us congratulate the winners!
(more…)Design Contest – Residential
![Modern home design with flat roof and backyard pool](https://blog-cdn.chiefarchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/06-RES-Blog-Slider-1140-x-500BLOG.jpg)
Chief Architect Design Contests are a fun way to share your designs, build credibility and expose your brand. Share one of your Residential Designs for a chance to win Chief Gear. Use any Chief Architect or Home Designer software product to create your original design.
(more…)How to Prepare for a Chief Architect Training Class
![Scott Harris training a Chief Architect class.](https://blog-cdn.chiefarchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/chief-architect-training-class-1000x660.jpg)
Chief Architect offers online and in-person training classes. These classes are an excellent way to increase your knowledge in the software, get your questions answered, connect with our staff, and network with industry peers. As a class participant, there are several things you can do to help prepare and ensure your success in a training class.
(more…) Winners of the 2023 Design of the Year Contest
![Chief Architect Software Design of the year winners, a collage of a Kitchen and Bath, Residential Design, and a Remodeling project.](https://blog-cdn.chiefarchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Design-of-the-Year-Winners-Blog-Slider.jpg)
Congratulations to the Chief Architect Design of the Year Winners!
(more…)2023 Chief Architect Design of the Year Contest Finalists
![Modern kitchen space with dark accent base cabinets and full herringbone tile backsplash](https://blog-cdn.chiefarchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Design-of-the-Year-Blog-Slider-BLOG.jpg)
Chief Architect holds monthly design contests for customers to show off their work throughout the year. Designers with different backgrounds and design styles go head-to-head in the Kitchen, Bath and interiors, Residential, and Remodel/Addition categories.
(more…)How to Prepare for Chief Academy
![Students in the Advanced Residential class at Chief Academy.](https://blog-cdn.chiefarchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Ho-wto-prepare-for-Chief-Academy-2022-Blog-Slider-1140-x-500.png)
By Kerry Hansen
Chief Architect is proud to have Chief Academy back and in person this year! Chief Academy is an excellent way to get inspired. Spend two and a half days learning new skills to increase your knowledge of the software. Connect with our staff, network with industry peers, test drive new products, get answers to your questions, and more. As a class participant, there are several things you can do to help prepare and ensure your success during your time at Chief Academy.
(more…)2023 Design Contest Winners
![Modern home space with extended patio space.](https://blog-cdn.chiefarchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Doug-Forbes-Featured-Image-BLOG.jpg)
Chief Architect has monthly contests for customers to show off their work. People with various backgrounds and styles compete in the following categories: Kitchen/Bath and Interior, Residential, and Remodel/Addition. Please help us congratulate the winners!
(more…)Chief Academy 2022
![A classroom full of Chief Architect Software students.](https://blog-cdn.chiefarchitect.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Chief-Academy-Blog-Slider-1140-x-500.png)
by Kerry Hansen