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ArCADia BIM

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Chief Architect

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FigureArCADia BIMChief Architect
Price from—$166.25/mo
Free plan——
Free trialYesYes
Open source——
Web—Yes
WindowsYesYes
macOS—Yes
iOS—Yes
Android—Yes
Plans published22
Spec score · Architectural Design Software7.7 (#17)8.4 (#8)
HeadquartersBerlin, GermanyCoeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States
PurposeArCADia BIM is BIM CAD software for architecture and construction planning.Chief Architect Premier is 3D software for residential and light commercial design, remodeling, kitchens, baths, and interiors.
SupportThe maker says phone support is available Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and written inquiries are answered within 24 hours.Priority support is available for X17 and X18; versions X14–X16 have paid per-incident support for $125, and X13 and earlier are ineligible.

Plans

ArCADia BIM

  • ArCADia BIM 12 (annual license)Price not published
  • ArCADia BIM 12 (time-unlimited license)Price not published

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Chief Architect

  • Chief Architect Premier$229 a month
  • Chief Architect Premier$1,995 a year

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In their own words

ArCADia BIM

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Chief Architect

Chief Architect Premier is 3D design software for residential and light commercial work, including remodeling, kitchens, baths, and interiors. Drawing walls and placing architectural objects builds a 3D model and produces materials lists and construction documents such as site plans, framing plans, sections, and elevations. Materials lists can include quantities, unit and labor costs, markup, and project costs, and update as the design changes. For presentation, the software supports realistic and artistic rendering, 360-degree renderings, virtual tours, and walkthrough videos. Its 3D Library contains objects such as fixtures, appliances, millwork, furnishings, and manufacturer-specific products. It imports and exports AutoCAD DXF and DWG files, and imports OBJ, SKP, STL, and DAE. The As-Built app uses LiDAR on supported iPhones and iPads to create room models for remodeling. The trial does not expire, but saving, printing, exporting, and virtual tours are disabled. Premier costs $229 a month, billed $229/mo.

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