Existing comment:
The Need for Renewal:
After more than a century of use, the Cannon House Office Building is subject to serious safety, health, environmental, and operational issues that must be addressed. The building's systems have not received a comprehensive upgrade since the 1930s; many of them are original -- dating back to 1908 -- and have long passed to end of their useful lives.
Without action, essential systems housed behind the walls and in utility spaces will continue to deteriorate and fail, jeopardizing the building's long-term usability and safety. The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is addressing these urgent problems with a complete renewal of the building to provide an effective Congressional workplace into the next century. |