The Architect of the Capitol Should be an Architect

> Read the Petition to Congress Regarding the Architect of the Capitol

> Letter to President Bush from Representatives Earl Blumenauer (OR) and Phil English (PA) in support of a licensed professional architect as the next Architect of the Capitol

Congress is currently in the process of selecting the next Architect of the Capitol. The Architect of the Capitol is responsible for the operation, maintenance, development and preservation of the U.S. Capitol, the Library of Congress, the Supreme Court and the numerous other buildings that make up the Capitol Complex. The AIA believes that only a licensed, professional architect has the necessary skills, education, and training to balance these responsibilities in a way to ensure the safety, security, and productivity of the occupants of these national landmarks.

We have composed a petition urging Members of Congress to select a licensed, professional architect as the next Architect of the Capitol. We understand that Congress will be making this decision within the next month. Therefore, please join us NOW in sending the message to Congress that only a licensed, professional architect should be responsible for maintaining, operating, and updating the most symbolically important buildings to our Nation and democracy. 

> Read the Petition to Congress Regarding the Architect of the Capitol
> Read coverage of the Architect of the Capitol process from the Angle
> Letter to the White House from the AIA Board of Directors
> Letter supporting the AIA position from former Architect of the Capitol George M. White, FAIA
> Letter to the Editor, Washington Post, from CEO/EVP Christine McEntee
> Letter to Congress requesting public announcement of Architect of the Capitol recommendations, from CEO/EVP Christine McEntee
> Letter to the U.S. Capitol Historical Society from CEO/EVP Christine McEntee