Architect of the Capitol

Definition

An officer of Congress responsible for maintaining and improving all buildings on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., including overseeing construction projects.

Analogy

Imagine you're playing a game like Minecraft or Sims where you're responsible for building and maintaining structures. That's what it's like being Architect of Capitol - but with real buildings!

Related terms

Capitol Building: The home of Congress, where legislative work is done; one key structure overseen by Architect of Capitol.

Congressional Office Buildings: These are offices where members of Congress conduct their work; also under purview of Architect of Capitol.

Library Of Congress: One more important building in Washington D.C., maintained by Architect Of Capitol.