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 Home Designer® product line, #1 in market share according to NPD. The Chief Architect Home Designer products are available direct and in many retail stores and on www.HomeDesignerSoftware.com. 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.
For more information, e-mail .
![]() |
Chief Architect® Professional 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 smart object design principles, and has become the market leading home design software product for the professional residential design market. Published and developed by Chief Architect, Inc. |
![]() |
Chief Architect® Home Designer® The Chief Architect Home Designer product line is based on the professional Chief Architect products. Combining the leading-edge home design software with the knowledge of the professional design market, Chief Architect, Inc. produced the best software tools for home design, remodeling, kitchens & baths, landscaping, decks and cost estimating. Chief Architect developed and published the Home Designer product line under the Better Homes and Gardens® brand including versions 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0. All Better Homes and Gardens Home Designer products are compatible with the new Chief Architect Home Designer 9.0 products. Published and developed by Chief Architect, Inc. |
Chief Architect, Inc. is a member of these organizations:
| National Association of Home Builders ![]() |
National Kitchen and Bath Association ![]() |
American Institute of Building Design ![]() |




