You are here

Home » Magazine

Taxonomy term

Teaming Up for Accessibility

“This work had to be done right. Period,” said Mark Italiano, project manager for the AOC's House Superintendent's Office, as he described how in less than four weeks, a dedicated team of tradecrafts experts was able to transform Room 104 in the Cannon House Office Building into a completely wheelchair-accessible office suite.

...

Colors of Capitol Hill

After a winter of gray skies and leafless trees, the AOC Capitol Grounds crew never fails to wow visitors and staff with a kaleidoscope of flowers that, come spring, burst into bloom around the Capitol.

...

One Team, One Mission, One Day

Inauguration at the Capitol takes a team effort to plan. Take a behind the scenes look at AOC's role in this event.

Master Illusionists of Capitol Hill

Find out how the AOC's painters use tricks of the trade to turn wood into marble and metal into wood.

Capitol Curriculum: Enticing Educational Inititiatives

U.S. Botanic Garden
...

Delivering Extraordinary Customer Service

"People think we’re like...

A Holiday Tradition

The Architect of the Capitol Trims the Capitol Christmas Tree

...

Bringing History to Life

The Capitol Rises During the Civil War

...

A Breath of Fresh Air

Adjacent to Interstate 295, in DC’s Anacostia neighborhood, hides a labyrinth of greenhouses that are home to some of the world’s most exotic and beautiful plants. The greenhouses form their own world with 17 unique environmental zones where the orchids radiate vibrant colors, the herbs emit a delicious aroma and the holiday spirit is alive year-round among the poinsettias.

...

A Century of Service

This year, the Capitol Power Plant marks 100 years of steady service of steam and chilled water to heat and cool the Capitol. In that century of service, the plant has undergone significant changes as new buildings were built, and more modern and efficient equipment was installed.

...

Pages

Subscribe to Magazine