Stephen T. Ayers
Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, LEED AP, is an American architect who served as the 11th Architect of the Capitol.[1]
Stephen Ayers | |
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| Architect of the Capitol | |
| In office February 2, 2007 – November 23, 2018 Acting: February 2, 2007 – May 12, 2010 | |
| President | George W. Bush Barack Obama Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Alan Hantman |
| Succeeded by | Brett Blanton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1962 (age 57–58) Roanoke, Virginia, U.S. |
| Education | University of Maryland, College Park (BS) University of Southern California (MS) |
Life
He assumed the office as Acting Architect in February 2007 and was unanimously confirmed as permanent Architect by the United States Senate on May 12, 2010. He is an Air Force veteran and a licensed architect in the State of California. Ayers is the first Architect of the Capitol to be certified as an Accredited Professional in the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program and is seeking to reduce energy consumption on Capitol Hill.[2] In 2011, he received the Carroll H. Dunn Award of Excellence from the Construction Industry Institute.[3]
References
- George M. White, Architect of Capitol, Dies at 90 By BRUCE WEBER, New York Times, June 23, 2011
- Capitol Sustainability Effort Moves to Architect's Office By JOHN MCARDLE of Greenwire, New York Times, August 4, 2011
- Construction Industry Institute. Retrieved February 26, 2014.
External links
- Appearances on C-SPAN
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| Preceded by Alan Hantman |
Architect of the Capitol 2007–2018 |
Succeeded by Brett Blanton |
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