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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.

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Architect of the Capitol Exceeds Small Business Contracting Goals

Architect of the Capitol Stephen T. Ayers, AIA, LEED AP, announced that the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) exceeded its Small Business Contracting goals for Fiscal Year 2010.

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Under Grounds: The E Street Garage Band

Blooming cherry trees, tulips, magnificent oaks and magnolias—these are the images conjured when thinking of the Capitol Grounds. However, there is another side to the Capitol Grounds, one that looks a little different—but is just as beautiful—especially if you like big jobs, big trucks and digging in the dirt.

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Stephen T. Ayers Confirmed by United States Senate to Serve as 11th Architect of the Capitol

On May 12, 2010, the United States Senate, by unanimous consent, confirmed Stephen T. Ayers, AIA, LEED AP, to be the 11th Architect of the Capitol.

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Dome Keepers

 

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White House Nominates Stephen T. Ayers to be Architect of the Capitol

President Obama today officially nominated Stephen T. Ayers, AIA, LEED AP, to be the next Architect of the Capitol. Mr. Ayers has served as Acting Architect, heading up the 2,600-person Office of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), since February 2007.

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AOC Establishes Small Business Programs

Stephen T. Ayers, AIA, LEED AP, Acting Architect of the Capitol, and Karen Mills, Administrator of the Small Business Administration, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish the roles and responsibilities of each agency in the implementation of the use of small business programs at the Office of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC).

AOC Enters into Public-Private Contract to Save Energy on Capitol Hill

Acting Architect of the Capitol, Stephen T. Ayers, AIA, LEED AP, announced today that the Office of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) has entered into a partnership with NORESCO, LLC, for an Energy Savings Performance Contract in the House Office Buildings. The project includes nearly $34 million in facility infrastructure upgrades in the Rayburn, Longworth, Cannon, and Ford House Office Buildings, as well as the House Page Dormitory. Highlights of this project include:

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AOC Installs New Bike Racks at the Capitol

The Office of the Architect of the Capitol has installed new bicycle racks on the East Front of the U.S. Capitol to accommodate visitors and staff who prefer riding their bikes to driving.

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U.S. Botanic Garden Awarded Accreditation from the American Association of Museums

WASHINGTON – The United States Botanic Garden (USBG) has achieved accreditation from the American Association of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition for a museum.

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