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

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 through ESPCs.
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 »
The marble plaza of the Supreme Court Building.
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 »
Richard Edmonds, Industrial Engineering Technician at the Capitol Power Plant.
AOC Achieves 10-Year Energy Reduction Goal
April 1, 2016
Who We Are
Our approach to sustainability and energy on Capitol Hill is built upon three defining elements... buildings, infrastructure and people.More »
A Veteran Helping Veterans
March 29, 2016
Who We Are
Electrician Martin Blanchet volunteers with Heroes on the Water, which helps veterans relax and rehabilitate through kayak fishing.More »
Architect's Notebook: Inspiration by Detail
March 22, 2016
Architecture, Art
The Architect of the Capitol describes how he finds inspiration every day from the beautiful details of the Capitol campus.More »
Celebrating Irish-American Heritage Month
March 17, 2016
Art, History
For Americans of Irish heritage, there is much to celebrate. Beginning with our Nation's founding, Irishmen risked their lives to establish what would become the United States of America.More »
Cohen watches the recasting of missing pieces from the Grant Memorial at a foundry in Pennsylvania.
Passing the Torch
March 16, 2016
Who We Are
The Curator Division's commitment to building knowledge continues to thrive under new leadership.More »
Artfully Yours, James Madison
March 16, 2016
Art
To celebrate the birthday of our nation's fourth president, we are highlighting the art featuring or including James Madison on the Capitol campus.More »
Tuning fork used by Meigs to ensure that iron placed in the Dome was sound, along with copies of Meigs' writing and pieces of cast iron recovered from the Dome during the restoration project.
Cool Tools: A Tuning Fork?
March 10, 2016
Who We Are
Tuning forks are frequently used by musicians to adjust their instruments. So why does AOC have one – and what makes it cool?More »
Behind the Scenes: Senate Subway Branch
March 7, 2016
Who We Are
Architect of the Capitol employees show you what it's like to work in their specialized shop and area of expertise.More »

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