Stories
New & Noteworthy
Delve deeper into the stories behind the people, art, history and grounds that make up the Capitol.
!["Project funding will support the lifespan of [campus] facilities as well as address critical needs ranging from preserving priceless artwork to replacing roofs, installing emergency generators and improving campus security." - Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton](/sites/default/files/styles/square_sm/public/2022-04/AOC-Quote-FY23-House-Testimony_Project-Funding.png?h=5ba48d5e&itok=YPYXS2qj)
Public Notice
AOC Makes FY 2023 Budget Request to House Committee
Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton testified April 27 in front of the Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, United States House of Representatives.
Behind the Scenes
Retro-Commissioning: Big Energy Savings For Big Buildings
The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) commitment to energy conservation and sustainability has resulted in a reduction of energy use by almost 50 percent across the Capitol campus since 2003.
Public Notice
AOC Makes FY 2023 Budget Request to Senate Committee
Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton testified May 11 in front of the Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate.
Behind the Scenes
Honoring Service, Sacrifice and a Unique Partnership
For the Architect of the Capitol's Office of the Chief Security Officer (OSCO), keeping the U.S. Capitol campus safe is job one.
Behind the Scenes
U.S. Botanic Garden Taps New Technologies To Grow Plant Education
Like other parts of the education world in March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic-forced closure of the United States Botanic Garden (USBG) significantly impacted the USBG Learning and Engagement team.
