Chief Architect, Inc. is a leading developer of 3D Architectural home design software for builders, designers, architects, and home enthusiasts. The company first introduced architectural home design software in 1991. For the consumer market, it publishes the Better Homes and Gardens® Home Designer® product line, #1 in market share according to NPD. Better Homes and Gardens products are available direct and in many retail stores. The Company leads the professional architectural and building home design software market with its professional Chief Architect® product line.

Chief Architect, Inc. is headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
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Chief Architect® Chief Architect was created in 1992 for the professional Home Design Software market - Architects, Builders, Remodelers, Interior Designers and Draftsmen. The product was the first object-based CAD system with parametric design principles, and thus has become the market leading home design software product for the professional residential design market. Published and developed by Chief Architect, Inc. |
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Better Homes and Gardens® The Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer product line is based on the professional Chief Architect products. Combining the leading-edge home design software with the consumer design editorial expertise of Better Homes and Gardens, Chief Architect, Inc. produced the best software tools for home design, remodeling, landscaping, decks and cost estimating. Published and developed by Chief Architect, Inc. |
About Meredith Corp. / Better Homes and Gardens
Better Homes and Gardens® is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation.
Chief Architect, Inc. is a member of these organizations:
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