Chief Architect
by Chief Architect
Web App / Mobile App to Share 3D Models
Highlights
Media
A video tutorial demonstrating how to use Chief Architect software to design electrical and HVAC systems for residential homes.
About This Product
Professional 3D CAD software purpose-built for residential home design, targeting home builders, remodelers, architects, and interior designers, featuring automatic generation of roofs, foundations, framing, and materials lists.
Capabilities
How this product is delivered and what's included out of the box.
- Mobile app
- Not available
- Free trial
- No
- Free tier
- No
- Public API
- No
- Deployment
- Cloud
FSH Score Breakdown
Ease of Use 6.0
Features 6.1
Support 5.0
Value 4.0
Integrations 7.0
AI Capabilities 1.5
Customer Reviews
Features
64 features confirmed across
13categories· Showing confirmed capabilities only
Estimating & Quoting20features
3D Building and Infrastructure DesignAutomatic 3D model generation from wallsAutomated Detection and Measurement of Floor PlansAutomatic dimensionsAutomated DrawingsConstruction drawingsBill Of Materials GenerationMaterials list generationDigital TakeoffAutomatic materials list generationElevations and Cross SectionsElevations and cross sectionsSystem Design2D and 3D design toolsDynamic 3D Modeling And VisualizationReal-time 3D modeling while drawing walls
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3D CADCAD ToolsAI Powered Design Automations for Site and Massing CreationAssembly Builderautomatic insertion of windows and doors with framingBlock And Style LibrariesFloor And Space Planning ToolsImport House Plan ImagesAutoCAD Generation2D and 3D design, elevations, cross sections, CAD details, site plans, and construction drawingsDWG ExportExport to AutoCAD DXF/DWG (2D and 3D)Import Dwg And Dxf FilesImport DXF/DWG filesImport 2D Floor PlansTrace over imported floor plan image or PDFSpecification Editormanufacturer catalog and custom catalog with unlimited color and material selectionsDesign Document And Proposal ExportExport 3D models in DXF or DWG format from 3D camera views
Platform & Customization20features
Automatic Roof GenerationAutomatic roof generationCross-Platform SupportMac and PC compatibleData ExportExport REScheck project dataCAD to Walls ConversionCAD to Walls conversion toolFLIR Ignite Cloud StorageCloud model storage (up to 99 models)360° Panorama Rendering3D Rendering & Virtual Tours3D Walkthroughs
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Backup And RestoreBIM Content LibraryBlueprints Documents And Construction DiaryBrowser ExtensionsEmbeddable 3D Models on WebsitesSaved Camera ViewsStyle Palette for Material and Color Changes3D Viewer for Web and Social MediaExport to 3D Viewer for web and social mediaData ImportImport survey data from DWG/DXFImport Files Via Project BrowserImport files directly into projects via Project BrowserDocument ManagementCloud storage for modelsCustom API AccessModel embedding
Compliance & Safety4features
Building Systems IntegrationAutomatic Building ToolsBuilding Material Catalog Selection for Accurate CalculationsDaylight and Solar AnalysisDuct DesignFloor and space planning tools
Inventory Management3features
Supplier Catalog IntegrationManufacturer catalog integrationCatalog ManagementCustom catalog with color and material selectionsBill Of MaterialsConstruction drawings
Equipment & Asset Management3features
Over The Air Software UpdatesSoftware UpgradesRemote MonitoringReal-time renderingAHRI SearchManufacturer catalog integration
CRM & Sales3features
Location-Specific Mini Map GenerationMini-map for navigationAutomated Review RequestsAutomatic roof generationCanva Library BrowsingStyle Palette for room transformation
Customer Communication2features
Multi-Tier Technical SupportScreen And File Sharing
Reporting & Analytics2features
Pdf And Excel Report GenerationAudit Report GenerationAutomatic roof generation
AI & Automation2features
AI SupportPriority Technical SupportAutomation RulesAutomatic materials list generation
Training & Education2features
On-Demand Training AccessFree Introductory On-Demand TrainingBlueprint & Drawing ReadingMini-map display
Hardware Features1feature
Multi-Measurement ModesAutomatic and manual dimensions
Fleet & GPS Management1feature
Integrated Address Mapping With DirectionsMini-map navigation
Mobile & Field Tools1feature
AR VisualizationAugmented Reality (AR) mode
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