Navigate to Homepage
Search
Main navigation
  

        
              Explore the Capitol Campus
                          Art
                            Buildings & Grounds
                            Capitol Hill Facts
                            Visitor Resources
                            Our Blog
                            What We Do
                          Areas of Expertise
                            Programs & Ceremonies
                            Projects
                            Publications
                            Strategic Objectives
                            About Us
                          Who We Are
                            History of the AOC
                            News & Notices
                            Organizational Structure
                            Partnerships & Recognition
                            Work With UsSearch Breadcrumb
    HomeAbout Us
News & Notices
        
                  Expand FiltersHide Filters
          Filter ResultsDisplaying 46 - 59 of 59
            Search
      Group of people wearing safety vests and hard hats.

Public Notice

  Architect of the Capitol Attaches Final Ornament to the U.S. Capitol Dome
October 27, 2016
The Honorable Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, LEED AP, Architect of the Capitol, joined members of the Dome Restoration team to attach the final restored ornament, a rosette, to the U.S. Capitol Dome.
    Group of people standing behind and beside a podium.

Public Notice

  First Nail Ceremony Commences Inauguration Construction
September 21, 2016
Today, Architect of the Capitol Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, LEED AP, joined members of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies to drive in the "First Nail" marking the beginning of construction of the 2017 Presidential Inaugural platform.
    Preservation Day graphic with multiple images in a collage.

Public Notice

  Preservation Day Celebration at the U.S. Capitol
September 19, 2016
    Group of people standing.

Public Notice

  Rotunda Reopens to the Public
September 6, 2016
The Architect of the Capitol is pleased to reopen the U.S. Capitol's Rotunda following the successful completion of its restoration. Tradesmen and experts from historic preservation officers to engineers, craftsmen and painters worked day and night to restore this hallowed space.
    People standing outside.

Public Notice

  Flowers Stink... but not to the Helen Hayes Awards
February 2, 2016
    Snow at the U.S. Capitol.

Public Notice

  The Big Dig
January 25, 2016
Less than 48 hours after Winter Storm Jonas began dumping snow from the skies over Washington, D.C., Architect of the Capitol crews successfully removed snow to make ​miles of sidewalks, streets and drives and 20 acres of plazas and parking lots accessible for the U.S. Capitol community.
    Two people at an exhibit.

Public Notice

  A Welcoming Morning at the U.S. Botanic Garden
December 17, 2015
The U.S. Botanic Garden's "Morning at the Museum" program provides museum access for individuals with cognitive and sensory-processing disabilities by providing pre-visit preparation materials, a calmer visitation period for registered participants and a welcoming quiet "take-a-break" space.
    Two people holding a certificate.

Public Notice

  Gold Environmental Excellence Award for Packard Campus
November 19, 2015
The Library of Congress' Packard Campus for Audio Visual Conservation facility (Packard Campus) located in Culpeper, Virginia, recently received the Virginia Water Environment Association's (VWEA) Gold Environmental Excellence Award for Industrial Waste and Pretreatment.
    Two people at a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Public Notice

  Hart Solar Panel System Celebrated
October 26, 2015
The recently dedicated Hart Senate Office Building solar panel system is one of the largest federal systems in the Washington, D.C. area. The system furthers the Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) commitment to sustainable and cost-efficient energy reduction measures.
    Group of people standing in front of the U.S. Capitol.

Public Notice

  Architect of the Capitol Recognized as Bicycle Friendly Business
August 26, 2015
The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is now a League of American Bicyclists recognized Bronze level Bicycle Friendly Business!
    App screenshot. Text: "Welcome to the U.S. Capitol Rotunda"

Public Notice

  Put the Rotunda in Your Pocket
July 31, 2015
​Knowing that the U.S. Capitol Rotunda would be closed to visitors to prepare for restoration, the Capitol Visitor Center have developed a Rotunda app that offers a virtual tour.
    Program graphics.

Public Notice

  Kennedy Center & U.S. Botanic Garden Collaboration
July 20, 2015
    Logo. Text: Sustainable SITES Initiative.

Public Notice

  Good News for Sustainable Landscapes
June 10, 2015
Sustainable landscaping program SITES, developed by United States Botanic Garden and partners, was launched today by Green Business Certification Inc.
    View of a room with columns.

Public Notice

  Rosa Parks Statue Joins U.S. Capitol Art Collection
February 21, 2013
On February 27, 2013, a statue of Rosa Parks will be joining the United States Capitol art collection following an unveiling ceremony that day.
                  Pagination
    First page
            « First
                          Previous page
            ‹
                                      Page1
              Page2
              Page3
              Current page4 Serve. Preserve. Inspire.

              Contact Us
                            Accountability
                            Hill Staff Resources
                            AOC Staff Resources
Utility
  

        
              Privacy Policy
                            Image Terms of Use
                            Inspector General
                            U.S. Botanic Garden
                            U.S. Capitol Visitor CenterFacebook
	Twitter
	Flickr
	YouTube
	Instagram
	Subscribe