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A/C Equipment Mechanic Horatio Evans tests for signal across two wires with a digital multimeter while troubleshooting air handling unit controls.
Behind the Scenes

Article

Retro-Commissioning: Big Energy Savings For Big Buildings

By AOC Staff
| May 16, 2022
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. The agency continues to look for ways to build on those efforts as it works toward achieving reductions
"Across the agency, our team of exceptional professionals is working tirelessly to upgrade our capabilities and facilities. To achieve our mission, we need adequate resources to meet the technological, space, sustainability and accessibility needs of a 21st-century workforce." - Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton
Public Notice

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AOC Makes FY 2023 Budget Request to Senate Committee

By AOC Staff
| May 13, 2022
Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton testified May 11 in front of the Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate.
40th Annual Police Officers Memorial, 2021.
Behind the Scenes

Article

Honoring Service, Sacrifice and a Unique Partnership

By AOC Staff
| May 11, 2022
For the Architect of the Capitol's Office of the Chief Security Officer (OSCO), keeping the U.S. Capitol campus safe is job one. And it is also a team effort – one that could not happen without the dedication and professionalism of the United States Capitol Police (USCP). This week, during the
Grace Anderson adjusts the camera and laptop for an online horticultural education program.
Behind the Scenes

Article

U.S. Botanic Garden Taps New Technologies To Grow Plant Education

By Devin Dotson
| May 3, 2022
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. Much of their work consisted of connecting people with plants through hundreds of in-person educational
Tholos Magazine, Volume 22, cover.
Public Notice

Article

Volume 22 of Tholos Magazine Now Available

By AOC Staff
| May 3, 2022
The latest edition of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) employee magazine, Tholos, is now available. Articles include a feature on energy savings, an employee highlight on the U.S. Botanic Garden, a cool tool for our U.S. Capitol Grounds team and more.
Portraits of Valerie Hasberry, Mark Reed and James Kaufmann.
Public Notice

Article

AOC Staff Named as Finalists for Service to America Medal

By AOC Staff
| May 2, 2022
The "Sammies" are the premier awards program honoring excellence and innovation in federal service.
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Art

People of New Hampshire Tree

By Sarah Davis
| April 28, 2022
Text of the Plaque U.S. Capitol Grounds Commemorative Tree Nyssa sylvatica (Black Gum) Sponsored by The New Hampshire Congressional Delegation To Honor The People of New Hampshire Planted on November 15, 2019
New Hampshire Congressional Delegation at the tree planting ceremony on April 28, 2022.
Public Notice

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Tree Dedicated for the People of New Hampshire

By AOC Staff
| April 28, 2022
This morning the New Hampshire Congressional Delegation gathered on the U.S. Capitol Grounds to dedicate a tree in honor of the people of New Hampshire.
"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
Public Notice

Article

AOC Makes FY 2023 Budget Request to House Committee

By AOC Staff
| April 28, 2022
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.
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Public Notice

Article

AOC Celebrates Grant Memorial Anniversary

By AOC Staff
| April 27, 2022
Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton joined the U.S. Capitol Historical Society to celebrate the 200th birthday of Ulysses S. Grant and the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Grant Memorial.

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The Architect's Virtual Capitol

By Sarah Davis
| April 6, 2022
Some of the first visitors back in the USBG Conservatory after it reopened.
Public Notice

Article

U.S. Botanic Garden Reopens to Visitors

By AOC Staff
| April 1, 2022
The United States Botanic Garden (USBG) Conservatory reopened to the public today, April 1, marking a full reopening of all areas of the USBG.
View of a walkway and benches on the U.S. Capitol Grounds.
History & Discoveries

Article

Top 5 Spots to Enjoy Spring on the Capitol Campus

By AOC Staff
| March 29, 2022
Spring in Washington, D.C., is one of the most beautiful times to visit the nation's capital; it is also the busiest. Learn about five beautiful, and less known spots, to enjoy the warm weather near the U.S. Capitol including where you can see more than 100 cherry blossom trees.
View of 2nd Street NE intersection from Google Maps.

Project

Underground Utility Work

By Sarah Davis
| March 21, 2022
The Architect of the Capitol will be reconditioning existing utility systems, which will include excavation and trench work over the next year.
View of the Summerhouse at the U.S. Capitol with the gates closed.

Project

Summerhouse Maintenance

By Sarah Davis
| March 9, 2022
The work will take place from March 2022 through fall 2022.
View of a pagoda tree on the north side of the U.S. Capitol.
Public Notice

Article

Living On, The Olmsted Way

By AOC Staff
| March 7, 2022
Two trees, Fagus grandifolia (American Beech) and Styphnolobium japonicum (Japanese pagoda), will be removed for safety reasons this spring.
Portrait of Architect of the Capitol employee Arthur Logan.
Behind the Scenes

Article

The Path to Becoming an Architect

| February 22, 2022
Arthur Logan was working as an electrician helper in 2005 when a coworker told him, "You're in the wrong field. You need to be an architect."
"Old House Chamber, 1838" by Allyn Cox

Art

Old House Chamber, 1838

By Sarah Davis
| February 18, 2022
The first House chamber in the Capitol was designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe. After the House moved to its present chamber in 1857, this room was designated National Statuary Hall. John Quincy Adams (center, with raised hand) is shown speaking in the chamber; Speaker James K. Polk is seated under
British Burn the Capitol, 1814, Allyn Cox, 1974, Corridor, House wing, First Floor.

Art

British Burn the Capitol, 1814

By Sarah Davis
| February 18, 2022
On August 24, 1814, during the War of 1812, British troops burned the Capitol and almost all other public buildings in Washington. The Capitol, shown ablaze in the background, was gutted, and only a sudden rainstorm prevented its complete destruction. About the Cox Corridors Murals The first floor
"Capitol Cornerstone Ceremony, 1793" by Allyn Cox

Art

Capitol Cornerstone Ceremony, 1793

By Sarah Davis
| February 18, 2022
The Capitol's first cornerstone was laid on September 18, 1793, by President Washington in a Masonic ceremony. The ceremony was preceded by a parade and followed by celebration and feasting. About the Cox Corridors Murals The first floor of the U.S. Capitol's House wing is elaborately decorated with
Cox Corridors mural "Capitol Site Selection, 1791."

Art

Capitol Site Selection, 1791

By Sarah Davis
| February 18, 2022
After Congress selected an area along the Potomac River for the site of the new federal city, President Washington chose French engineer Pierre Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city and design the public buildings. Here L'Enfant (center) shows the president his city plan. About the Cox Corridors
"Theodore Roosevelt, circa 1904" by Allyn Cox

Art

Theodore Roosevelt, circa 1904

By Sarah Davis
| February 18, 2022
Spanish-American War hero Theodore Roosevelt became president in 1901, and during his two terms in office he worked vigorously to regulate big business, encourage conservation programs and expand America's role in foreign affairs. The mural shows Roosevelt giving one of his characteristically
"Iron Foundry, circa 1850" by Allyn Cox

Art

Iron Foundry, circa 1850

By Sarah Davis
| February 18, 2022
The expansion and industrialization of America required iron and steel for railroads, bridges, skyscrapers, and tools. The mural shows work at the foundry of the Nashua, New Hampshire, Iron Company. Left: Women leave their homes to work in a factory, symbolizing a change in American society brought
"Steam Powered Amphibious Boat, 1804" by Allyn Cox

Art

Steam Powered Amphibious Boat, 1804

By Sarah Davis
| February 18, 2022
In 1802 American inventor Oliver Evans developed a high-pressure steam engine that produced more power and weighed less than earlier models. His design made it practical to use steam power for land vehicles, such as trains, or boats. The mural is set in 1804 and depicts the nation's first steam
"The Library of Congress in the Capitol, 1800-1897" by Allyn Cox

Art

The Library of Congress in the Capitol, 1800-1897

By Sarah Davis
| February 18, 2022
In 1783 Representative James Madison introduced a resolution to create a library that would give the Congress access to works about the laws of nations and about American history and affairs. The Library of Congress was founded in 1800 and located in one room in the Capitol; as the collection grew
"The Smithsonian Institution, 1855" by Allyn Cox

Art

The Smithsonian Institution, 1855

By Sarah Davis
| February 18, 2022
The Smithsonian Institution, which today includes approximately two dozen museums and research centers, was founded in 1846. It was named for English scientist James Smithson, who bequeathed his estate to the United States to create an establishment "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge among
"Women's Suffrage Parade, 1917" by Allyn Cox

Art

Women's Suffrage Parade, 1917

By Sarah Davis
| February 18, 2022
For decades after America won its independence from Great Britain, many of its people still lacked basic rights. The drive for woman suffrage was formalized at the 1848 women's rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York, but not until 1920 (with the ratification of the nineteenth amendment to the
"Lincoln's Second Inaugural, 1865" by Allyn Cox

Art

Lincoln's Second Inaugural, 1865

By Sarah Davis
| February 18, 2022
At his March 4 inaugural on the steps of the newly completed Capitol, Lincoln expressed his hopes for reconstruction of the Union after the Civil War. He urged moderation, humility, and humanity in dealings with the South. Shown in the center of the scene (from left to right) are Vice President
"The Monroe Doctrine, 1823" by Allyn Cox

Art

The Monroe Doctrine, 1823

By Sarah Davis
| February 18, 2022
Responding to Russian territorial claims along the northern Pacific coast, and concerned that European nations would attempt to seize recently independent Latin American states, President James Monroe announced a new national policy. No new colonies would be allowed in the Americas, and European
"Washington's Farewell Address, 1796" by Allyn Cox

Art

Washington's Farewell Address, 1796

By Sarah Davis
| February 18, 2022
In his farewell address at the end of his second term as president, George Washington urged America, "Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all." He is depicted here at his desk with Alexander Hamilton, who helped him write the address. Left: The sawyer

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