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Tholos Magazine

Tholos, Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) magazine, highlights the talents of our employees working behind-the-scenes to ensure the Capitol campus operates efficiently and effectively.

Summer 2016

Tholos Magazine cover, Volume 2 Summer 2016.

Download the full Summer 2016 issue of the Tholos magazine, or read the stories on our blog.

In This Issue

  • Architect's Notebook: Influences at Work and Play
  • Behind the Scenes: The Library's HVAC Aces
  • AOC Doorways: Meigs' Miniatures: The Story of the Tiny Doors in the U.S. Capitol
  • What's Happening: USBG National Garden Turns 10
  • Cool Tools: U.S. Capitol Building Sheet Metal Shop
  • Feature: One Team, One Energy Reduction Mission
  • Doing Good: Bridging the Gap
  • By the Numbers: 5 Original Olmsted Trees

Tholos Archives

The AOC Communications and Congressional Relations office published the first edition of the employee magazine, Foundations & Perspectives, in 2009. Since then we have strived to communicate stories that demonstrate our commitment to our mission – Serve, Preserve and Inspire.

Tholos Magazine cover, Volume 1 Winter 2016.