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 10-year 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 design and construction efforts in greece and in germany. years abroad, he and his family moved to washington, by and mr. ayers was hired the architect of the capitol as assistant senate superintendent. subsequently served for 13 years in a variety of roles the he was tapped to be acting architect of the capitol 2007.bruary of the role of architect of the capitol is one that requires a leader who is mindful of both grand vision of american