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Visitors can tour many highlights on Capitol Hill without registering.
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The Architect of the Capitol’s challenge is unique – maintaining aging, iconic buildings; adapting state-of-the-art technology; and increasing responsiveness to environmental, security and safety considerations in a rich historical setting.
Sustainability and Energy Savings
The Architect of the Capitol's challenge is unique – maintaining aging, iconic...
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Millions of Americans volunteer every year, but few feel compelled to form...
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Meet the Leaders: Cannon Renewal Project

By Kristen Frederick

Those dedicated to managing the operation of the 10-year, five-phased Cannon Renewal discuss the project and what leadership means to them.
Building illustration for the Cannon Renewal.

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

Nitrate vault at the Library of Congress Packard Campus
Beyond the Dome – Packard Campus of the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center
June 3, 2013
Who We Are, Buildings & Grounds
The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is responsible for managing all of the buildings and grounds on Capitol Hill, but it also maintains several facilities across the National Capital Region. One such facility is the Library of Congress Packard Campus of the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, located 80 miles away from the Capitol in Culpeper, Virginia. I recently had the privilege to peak inside this fascinating facility.More »
Barron Dill (second from right) and his fellow AOC colleagues.
Mentoring Comes Full Circle
January 20, 2016
Who We Are
Volunteering at the Phelps Architecture, Construction and Engineering High School is an experience that continues to enrich lives.More »
Capitol Hill, with its rich history and iconic buildings, allows for an eclectic mix of professions. Jim Saenger, the Capitol’s Carillonneur, has perhaps one of the most unique and least visible jobs on the Hill.
Meet the Carillonneur of the Capitol
May 8, 2014
Who We Are
Capitol Hill, with its rich history and iconic buildings, allows for an eclectic mix of professions. Jim Saenger, the Capitol’s Carillonneur, has perhaps one of the most unique and least visible jobs on the Hill.More »
AOC Employee, MJ Pajak bikes to work on the Capitol campus.
A Passion for Pedaling
May 18, 2016
Who We Are
This passionate group of AOC employees aims to improve biking conditions around the Capitol campus.More »
Hundreds of media outlets from around the world cover the Presidential Inauguration.
One Team, One Mission, One Day
September 28, 2012
Who We Are, Events
Inauguration at the Capitol takes a team effort to pull together, and planning for the event begins as soon as the previous inaugural ends. Take a behind the scenes look at AOC's role in this event.More »
One of the Architect of the Capitol's new on-demand shuttle vehicles for the Capitol Visitor Center.
Mobility Assistance: There When You Need It!
July 13, 2015
Who We Are, Buildings & Grounds
The Capitol Visitor Center provides many accessibility services from shuttles, ramps and escalators to touchable objects and open captioning.More »
Screenshot from the video.
Inspired by the Past, Preserving for the Future
June 7, 2013
Who We Are, Art
Meet the AOC's decorative painters at the Library of Congress who work to preserve the ornate designs of one of the world's most beautiful buildings. Go behind the scenes to see the techniques used to keep the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building looking as striking as it did when it first opened in 1897. More »
Rising to the Challenge: Elevator Mechanic Challenges Students
Rising to the Challenge: Elevator Mechanic Challenges Students
January 27, 2016
Who We Are
An AOC employee gives back and shares his knowledge with students, not just about elevators, but about broader career opportunities.More »
AOC employee working on touching up columns in Statuary Hall
What's hiding in National Statuary Hall?
May 20, 2014
Who We Are, Architecture
Next time you're in Statuary Hall on the second floor of the U.S. Capitol near the House Chamber, look closely.More »
The green roof in bloom at the Packard Campus for Audio-Visual Conservation, a Library of Congress facility managed by the AOC.
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 »
Accessible Entrance at the CVC and sign
The Accessible Capitol Visitor Center
October 9, 2012
Who We Are, Buildings & Grounds
After Sharon Gang, Communications & Marketing Manager at the Capitol Visitor Center, underwent recent knee surgery she knew getting around would be challenging. Read about her experience relying on accessibility options at the Capitol Visitor Center.More »
Photo of a Roots and Reflections tour at the U.S. Botanic Garden.
A Garden for Everyone
July 16, 2015
Who We Are, Buildings & Grounds
The U.S. Botanic Garden is committed to welcoming every visitor by providing accessible facilities and inclusive programming.More »
L'Enfant’s vision for the City of Washington.
The Many Hats of the AOC from A to Z
June 10, 2013
Who We Are
From the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation to the Zoning Commission — the Architect of the Capitol, both individually and organizationally, has many roles that extend well beyond what most might expect.More »
Shamello Aslan discusses networking resources at a recent meeting of women who work for the Architect of the Capitol.
Celebrating Women's History Month
March 2, 2016
Who We Are
Architects, lawyers, archivists, curators, engineers, human resources specialists, gardeners, custodians, technicians, arborists, technology developers and more are represented by female employees of the Architect of the Capitol. More »
Juan Sandoval and Jose Hernandez using a lewis to remove stones from Olmsted Terrace.
Crumbling Down and Building Up
September 29, 2014
Who We Are, Projects
Addressing the stone pandemic across the Capitol campus takes a team of historic preservationists, structural engineers and stonemasons, among others. More »

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