Chief Architect Premier for Windows PC is an architectural software for residential and light commercial design. Discover why millions use Chief Architect as the home design software product for 2D and 3D design. For all aspects of residential and light commercial design. As you draw walls and place smart architectural objects like doors and windows, the program creates a 3D model, generates a Materials List, uses powerful building tools, and helps produce Construction Documents with Site Plans, Framing Plans, Section Details, and Elevations.