Small Business Industry Day:  The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is hosting an event for small business owners at the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) designed to provide information about doing business with the AOC and the CVC.

 AYERS HOSTS CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LEADERS ON CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER TOUR Acting Architect of the Capitol Stephen Ayers welcomed construction industry leaders from the Construction Users Roundtable (CURT) to the Capitol Visitor Center on Tuesday, June 9, 2009.   + Read More

 
We Have the Power to Save Energy.  Learn More About AOC's New Program
 

Power to Save
On October 8, 2008, the AOC launched its new energy awareness program -- Power to Save.  "We believe we should be leaders in the national effort to conserve energy, and as stewards of the Capitol complex, we will continue to do our part to make this goal a reality in our facilities," said Acting Architect of the Capitol Stephen T. Ayers, AIA, LEED AP.  "You can help us make a difference." Click here to learn more.  

Related Information: + Facts about the Capitol Power Plant | + AOC Launches Power to Save Program | + AOC Launches E-85 Fueling Station

 

AOC Partners with D.C. High School to Share Expertise: 
The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is developing a partnership with Phelps Architecture, Construction, and Engineering High School in Northeast DC, so our staff can share its expertise with the students.  The students there are studying to enter career fields that are related to the AOC’s work.

As part of this initiative, the Capitol Buildings’ shops hosted field trips for the freshman class on May 13, 14, and 21.  The students visited the CVC Control Room for a discussion about monitoring lighting, HVAC, elevators, and fire alarms; and visited the Decorative Painting, Sheet Metal, and Carpentry Shops.
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Keller Statue Donated to National Statuary Hall Collection

A bronze statue of Helen Keller, donated by the State of Alabama to the National Statuary Hall Collection, was unveiled in the United States Capitol Rotunda on October 7, 2009.

Stephen Ayers, Acting Architect of the Capitol
Capitol Grounds in Spring (C-SPAN Video)

Stephen Ayers, Acting Architect of the Capitol, spoke about the U.S. Capitol grounds, little-know places of interest on the grounds, and maintenance of the grounds in springtime.  + View C-SPAN Video



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Spring's in Bloom on the U.S. Capitol Grounds

Trees and flowers on the U.S. Capitol Grounds are now in full bloom.  Click the link below to see images of this year's display.  + View Slideshow

 

2009 Presidential Inauguration

2009 Presidential Inauguration  The inauguration of President Barack Obama took place in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2009. + View Photo Slideshow of the Event | + View Time Lapsed Video of the Event (Windows Media) | + View Time Lapsed Photo Slideshow of the Event (Flash)

 

Statue of Ronald Wilson Reagan

Reagan Statue Donated to National Statuary Hall Collection
A bronze statue of President Ronald Wilson Reagan, donated by the State of California to the National Statuary Hall Collection, was unveiled in the United States Capitol Rotunda on June 3, 2009.


 

Sojourner Truth Bust

Sojourner Truth Bust Placed
On April 28, 2009, a bust of abolitionist and women’s-rights advocate Sojourner Truth was dedicated in Emancipation Hall.

 

Lincoln Artwork

Commemorating Abraham Lincoln The bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth on February 12, 1809, is being celebrated throughout the year 2009. Numerous works of art and objects in the Capitol and congressional collections are related to the sixteenth president.



AIA Board of Directors Visit CVC

AIA Board Visits CVC        AIA Board of Directors visited the 
CVC on December 3, 2008. + Learn More | + View Photo Slideshow

 


US Capitol Visitor Center Opens to the Public
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center   Opens to the Public         Speaker Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Reid, Senate Minority Leader McConnell, House Minority Leader Boehner, and Acting Architect of the Capitol Stephen Ayers commemorated its opening on December 2, 2008, with a ceremony in Emancipation Hall.  + View Photo Slideshow |  + View Opening Ceremony (embedded video)


Visitors to the U.S. Capitol can also now find expanded information about visiting the Capitol at the new Capitol Visitor Center web site at: http://www.visitthecapitol.gov.   Visit the web site now to learn about booking tours, amenities at the Visitor Center, the Exhibition Hall and tips for visiting the Capitol.


 

Procurement
The Architect of the Capitol has a wide range of procurement opportunities. All AOC procurements are awarded by the Procurement Division, which is located at the Ford House Office Building. For information on a specific procurement, please call the Contracting Officer or the main Procurement Division number at (202) 226-2557.


For the Press
Members of the press wishing to gather information about the Agency's activities should contact Eva Malecki, the AOC Communications Officer, at 202-228-1793, or should visit our press room at http://www.aoc.gov/aoc/press-room/index.cfm.

 
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