Architect of the Capitol

aid: architect-of-the-capitol
name: Architect of the Capitol
description: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) serves Congress and the Supreme Court as builder and steward of Capitol Hill's
  landmark buildings and grounds, preserving historic structures, monuments, art, and gardens across the Capitol campus.
type: Index
image: https://kinlane-images.s3.amazonaws.com/shared/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
tags:
- Federal Government
- Capitol Hill
- Congress
- Historic Preservation
- Government Services
url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/architect-of-the-capitol/refs/heads/main/apis.yml
created: '2024-11-21'
modified: '2026-04-19'
specificationVersion: '0.19'
apis:
- aid: architect-of-the-capitol:aoc-data-api
  name: Architect of the Capitol Data API
  description: The AOC Data API provides access to public information about Capitol campus buildings, art collections, historic
    preservation projects, and congressional facilities management.
  humanURL: https://www.aoc.gov/
  tags:
  - Capitol Campus
  - Buildings
  - Art Collections
  - Historic Preservation
  - Facilities
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://www.aoc.gov/
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://www.aoc.gov/about-us
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/architect-of-the-capitol/refs/heads/main/openapi/aoc-data-api.yaml
common:
- type: LinkedIn
  url: https://www.linkedin.com/company/architect-of-the-capitol
- type: Portal
  url: https://www.aoc.gov/
- type: Documentation
  url: https://www.aoc.gov/
- type: SpectralRules
  url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/architect-of-the-capitol/refs/heads/main/rules/aoc-spectral-rules.yml
- type: Vocabulary
  url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/architect-of-the-capitol/refs/heads/main/vocabulary/aoc-vocabulary.yaml
- type: JSONLD
  url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/architect-of-the-capitol/refs/heads/main/json-ld/aoc-data-api-context.jsonld
- type: Features
  data:
  - name: Capitol Campus Buildings
    description: Information about the US Capitol, House and Senate office buildings, Library of Congress, and Supreme Court.
  - name: Art Collections
    description: Access to the Capitol art collection catalog including paintings, sculptures, and historic artifacts.
  - name: Historic Preservation Projects
    description: Data on preservation and restoration projects across the Capitol campus.
  - name: Accessibility Information
    description: Accessibility features and visitor accommodations across Capitol campus facilities.
  - name: Congressional Facilities
    description: Management of congressional office space, hearing rooms, and support facilities.
- type: UseCases
  data:
  - name: Visitor Information
    description: Provide Capitol campus visitor information including building access, tours, and facilities.
  - name: Art Research
    description: Research the Capitol art collection for educational and historical purposes.
  - name: Historic Preservation
    description: Track preservation project status and outcomes for historic Capitol structures.
  - name: Congressional Services
    description: Support congressional staff with facilities management and space planning information.
maintainers:
- FN: Kin Lane
  email: kin@apievangelist.com