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Self-Guided Tours on Capitol Hill
Visitors can tour many highlights on Capitol Hill without registering.
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Sustainability and Energy Savings
The Architect of the Capitol's challenge is unique – maintaining aging, iconic...
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View of the U.S. Capitol from the southwest in March of 2017.
Congress' Role in Time
Why change our clocks twice a year, spring forward and fall back? The idea of...
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Evolution of Women in Art at the U.S. Capitol

By Michele Cohen, Ph.D.

An in-depth look at the evolution of women in art at the U.S. Capitol.
Close-up detail photo with Statue of Freedom during conservation in 1993.

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Read about the art, architecture and work on the Capitol Hill written by AOC's experts.

Kaizen Life Skills group photo.
Bridging the Gap
June 13, 2016
Who We Are
Millions of Americans volunteer every year, but few feel compelled to form their own organization. AOC's Greg Smith saw a problem in his community that had no solution, so he created one by starting his own non-profit.More »
Architect's Notebook: Influences at Work and Play
June 7, 2016
Buildings & Grounds
We are all an assembly of parts, pieces and life experiences, and we bring those experiences to the things we do every day.More »
One Team, One Energy Reduction Mission
June 2, 2016
Buildings & Grounds, Who We Are
A 30 percent reduction in energy consumption is a major accomplishment. Take a look back at how we got there, and find out where we're going.More »
Meigs' name visible on tie rod nuts in the Dome's boilerplate plenum.
Finding a Lasting Impression
June 1, 2016
Buildings & Grounds, History
Meigs was notorious for seizing opportunities to get his name inscribed on any items related to these monumental projects that he could. Recently, another permanent signature was discovered.More »
A Passion for Pedaling
May 18, 2016
Who We Are
This passionate group of AOC employees aims to improve biking conditions around the U.S. Capitol campus.More »
Military Summer Concert Series, 2009.
Lend Me Your Ears
May 13, 2016
Events
It wasn't planned at the time, but the 1793 cornerstone laying event was the first of what has become a time-honored tradition of incorporating music to mark celebratory and honorary occasions in the Nation's Capital.More »
Carving of a new rosette begun by a computerized numerical control (CNC) machine.
What's Happening Behind the Capitol Scaffolding?
May 10, 2016
Projects
To answer this question, we travel to a brick building in Vienna, Virginia, where the hum of an industrial-sized machine is unmistakable. Littering the fenced-in courtyard of the building are massive slabs of stone of all shapes and colors.More »
This group portrait monument to the pioneers of the woman suffrage movement.
Mothers in Marble (and Bronze)
May 6, 2016
Art
In honor of Mother's Day, explore more women who have played significant roles in the development of our nation and are featured in art at the U.S. Capitol.More »
With Trees in Mind
April 29, 2016
Buildings & Grounds
Celebrated annually on the last Friday in April, National Arbor Day highlights the importance of trees, their planting and their care. Architect of the Capitol employees are involved in comprehensive tree care on this day, and every day throughout the year.More »
Promoting a Culture of Conservation and Energy Reduction
April 25, 2016
Who We Are
Our team actively works as ambassadors for energy reduction within the Library of Congress buildings, while helping maintain their invaluable and irreplaceable collection.More »
Energy Savings Performance Contracts Help AOC Exceed Energy Goal
April 18, 2016
Who We Are
ESPCs have assisted us in completing several conservation measures around the Capitol, House and Senate.More »
Artfully Yours, Thomas Jefferson
April 13, 2016
Art
Our nation’s third president has his successes, as well as himself, memorialized in more than 10 pieces of art in the U.S. Capitol Building.More »
Lighting the Way to Energy Savings
April 12, 2016
Who We Are
The Senate Jurisdiction's emphasis on energy-efficient lighting was integral to meeting our agency-wide energy reduction goal.More »
Water Features Everywhere
April 7, 2016
Buildings & Grounds
We care for more than 20 water features across the Capitol campus. How many can you name?More »
Stopple Valve System
April 5, 2016
Projects
By deploying this construction best practice, the Cannon Renewal Project will save a tremendous amount of natural resources, require less manpower and result in savings to the American taxpayer. More »

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