What we sometimes overlook is that its truly an extraordinary neighborhood. And that those buildings carry an importance and a symbolism and eople across america around the globe. Tonight youll hear from the man who was entrusted with the care those structures. The architect of the capitols office is responsible to the nited States Congress and the Supreme Court for the maintenance, operation, and preservation of more than 17 million square feet than 553 gs and more acres of land throughout capitol hill, including the u. S. And house nate, Office Buildings, the library of congress, and many others. N 2010, steven t. Aiers was named the 11th architect of the capitol after being nominated by confirmed byma and the senate for a 10year term. At r studying architecture the university of maryland, he joined the air force while his taneously earning architectural license in california. Following five years of active force, he wentair into private practice. He then joined the voice of led desi