Plan Review for Chief Architect Users

In this episode of The Designer Show, Dan, John, Renee, and Kevin dive into various topics, including handling complex design issues, automating workflows with Chief Architect, and leveraging AI in the design process. They provide valuable tips on managing client requests, such as resizing homes, and demonstrate solutions for common Chief Architect challenges like adjusting foundations, roof heights, and creating curved glass stair railings.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

How to charge for consultations and turn design into a profit center
Leveraging AI (like ChatGPT) to improve design workflows
Troubleshooting Chief Architect issues with foundations, footings, and roof heights
Techniques for designing walkout basements using pony walls
Workaround for creating curved glass stair railings in Chief Architect

📌 Chapters:

[0:00] Introduction and casual catch-up
[1:15] Plan review: Handling user-submitted issues with foundations and framing
[3:00] Managing client requests: Resizing homes and project adjustments
[6:00] How to charge for consultations and turn design into a profit center
[12:00] AI in design: ChatGPT’s role and passing the Turing test
[27:30] Troubleshooting Chief Architect: Fixing foundation walls, roof heights, and footings
[41:30] Designing walkout basements: Using pony walls and solving alignment issues
[55:45] Curved glass stair railings: Workaround using custom cabinet doors in Chief Architect
[66:00] Closing remarks, birthday shout-outs, and upcoming events

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📌 Upcoming Events:

Total Immersion Summit 2025: Spaces are still available! Learn more
Chief Architect Training Class: Join Dan and John for a 2-day beginner or advanced class in Minnesota. Click for more details

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