Chief At Sea Ranch Presented By: M ohamed A. O sama By: B.J. Novitski 150 June 2001

Sea Ranch… On the rugged Northern California coast stands a unique, decades-old development called Sea Ranch. Buildings there have always been designed according to strict design guidelines that keep development clustered and rooflines compatible with the wind-swept bluffs Sea RanchSea Ranch

Architect… Michael WikeMichael Wike, Michael Wike Educated at the University of California at Berkeley, with professors who included some of the original Sea Ranch designers, Wike began his own custom residential design practice 20 years ago. He started using AutoCAD for drafting in 1989 but didn't use software for design until he discovered Chief Architect in 1997 Educated at the University of California at Berkeley, with professors who included some of the original Sea Ranch designers, Wike began his own custom residential design practice 20 years ago. He started using AutoCAD for drafting in 1989 but didn't use software for design until he discovered Chief Architect in 1997

Chief Architect At Sea Ranch… "Chief," as the software is known among users, is a low-cost alternative to market leading architectural CAD software, intended primarily for the residential and light commercial market. "During a design meeting at their house," recalls Wike, "they expressed concerns about the railings of the proposed deck blocking their existing views. So I suggested we check the views right then on my computer."

Chief Architect At Sea Ranch… While designing a house remodel, Wike showed his clients views of — and from — the proposed addition. Image: Michael Wike, Such experiences dramatically improve client confidence. Such experiences dramatically improve client confidence. Using a digital camera, Wike photographed the ocean from his clients' favorite viewpoints. He inserted the new photos into Chief's background files. Using a digital camera, Wike photographed the ocean from his clients' favorite viewpoints. He inserted the new photos into Chief's background files.

Chief Architect As drafting tool… Create Custom Plans, Full Working Drawings and Blueprints Design your first house in 30 minutes Improve client communication and speed the design time Create a professional image for new business Build a portfolio of re-usable designs Specifically for residential design Produce photo-realistic 3D Renderings Design in 3D with drag-and-drop Architectural Objects Supports AutoCAD® DWG/DXF files Choose from a Library of more than 8,500 items for designs

Chief Architect As drafting tool… Custom Blueprints and Layouts with Plan Details

Chief Architect As visualization tool… Create designs for clients to visualize as a 3D model in minutes Produce photo-realistic 3D Renderings Create a Virtual Walk-Thru to share with Clients Design in 3D with drag-and-drop Architectural Objects Supports AutoCAD® DWG/DXF files Choose from a Library of more than 8,500 items for designs Create custom symbols or import from manufactures

Chief Architect As visualization tool…