CHIEF ARCHITECT X16
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
& GRAPHIC STANDARDS
Mastering Construction Documents & Graphic Standards for Interior Designers: Prerecorded Essentials
CHIEF ARCHITECT X 16 USERS
Ready to elevate your interior design business? Our self-paced course, "Mastering Construction Documents & Graphic Standards for Interior Designers: Prerecorded Essentials," is designed specifically for interior designers looking to streamline their processes, improve project accuracy, and create professional, client-ready documents that meet industry standards.
This course is packed with practical insights to help you master construction documents and implement graphic standards that elevate the quality of your work. You’ll explore industry standards like NKBA vs. AIA and learn how to apply them to your projects. By the end of the course, you'll have the skills to create precise, branded documents using Chief Architect software, which can help you boost client confidence and increase profitability.
What You’ll Learn:
Understanding Construction Documents: Discover why construction documents are crucial in interior design, and learn how to prepare detailed and accurate documents for any project.
Graphic Standards Mastery: Explore how graphic standards impact your design work and how to implement cohesive branding that strengthens your visual identity.
Chief Architect Proficiency: Learn to effectively use Chief Architect’s tools, including templates, toolbars, and dimension settings, to enhance your design workflows.
NKBA vs. AIA Standards: Dive deep into the differences between NKBA and AIA standards, ensuring your designs meet the highest industry benchmarks.
Professional Templates & Layer Sets: Customize templates and layer sets to streamline your design process and ensure consistent, professional-quality work for every project.
Why This Course is Perfect for You:
Self-Paced Convenience: Complete the course at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.
Practical Application: Implement what you learn immediately into your design projects.
Increased Efficiency: Learn to create error-free, branded documents that enhance communication and improve project delivery time.
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Session Recordings
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Lesson 1 | Industry & Graphic Standards Overview
What are Construction Documents and Why are they Important?
Industry Standards Overview - NKBA vs. AIA
Company Graphic Standards and Branding - what to take into consideration
Home Designer Toolbar and Dimension Settings
Layer and Default Sets Overview in Chief Architect OR Layer Settings in HD Pro
Home Designer Templates Provided - what’s the difference
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Lesson 2 | Implementing Graphic Standards to Templates
Drawing Sheets - Numbering/labeling Order, Standards Sizes (NKBA vs. AIA)
How to format title blocks to sheets in Chief Architect
Formatting Company Fonts, labels, Callouts, and notes
How to Customize Your Layer Sets to Meet Graphic Standards
How to Customize Default Sets
Cover Sheets- when and why they are important.
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Week 6 | Specification Schedules, Printing, Revisions, and Course Review
Specification schedules - What are they? What information to include?
Customize Schedule details in Chief Architect using Macro/Auto Labeling
Building Custom Specification Schedules outside of Chief Architect
Adding Specification notes and symbols to Drawings/Views
Where to format schedules.
Print Settings
Revisions - What are they and how to include them in sets and when
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