The display of foundation walls, slabs, curbs, piers and footings is controlled in the Layer Display Options dialog. The 'Foundations' layer controls the display of all objects on Floor 0 in camera views, but does not affect floor plan view.
Furred walls are placed against the inside of a primary wall, typically an exterior wall. The inner wall should be specified as a Furred Wall on the Structure panel of the Wall Specification dialog.
Walkout basements are a type of daylight basement typically located on sloped terrain. They feature walls that are above ground at the lower end of the slope so that a door can be positioned above the terrain at that end. You will need to create sloped terrain and adjust the Building Pad Elevation and/or terrain data so that the terrain is at the appropriate height relative to the structure at both the high and low ends of the slope.
Creating a bell footing is a straightforward task using items from the Library Browser.
If you would like to hang your floor joists, or make them flush with the top of the foundation wall, then follow these simple steps.
Window wells enable fast egress for any basement level window.
The concrete cutout for a door can be modified on the Framing panel of its specification dialog.
Use posts, multiple copy, and other features in Chief Architect to create a structure raised on piers.
A stepped foundation can be created in Chief Architect using pony walls that have been modified in a section view. The lower part of the pony wall would consist of the concrete wall with a footing, while the upper part of the pony wall is a framed wall built to the first floor platform.
When a foundation is generated based on the floor plan of Floor 1, a room on the first floor specified as either a Garage or Slab type will receive a stem wall or pier foundation with a slab floor and stem walls. If a monolithic slab foundation is generated, the room will receive a slab floor with curbs.
Access the Plan View Specification dialog to change how pony walls are displayed for the active plan view. Choose from the following options: upper wall, lower wall, upper wall and lower wall outline, upper wall outline and lower wall, or upper wall and lower wall.
