Volume 25 of Tholos Magazine Now Available

Articles include spotlights on the U.S. Capitol Grounds, U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG), sustainability and more.

By AOC Staff | April 20, 2023

The latest edition of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) employee magazine, Tholos, is now available. Highlights include the articles below.

Feature: Arboretum in the City
USBG Highlight: Long-Time Partnership Yields Beautiful Results
Sustainability Spotlight: Beyond the Dome: Fort Meade
Meet the Team: Photography and Technical Imaging Branch

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