The AE911Truth Petition
To the Members of the House of Representatives and of the Senate of the United States of America,
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT:
On Behalf of the People of the United States of America, the undersigned Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth and affiliates hereby petition for, and demand, a truly independent investigation with subpoena power in order to uncover the full truth surrounding the events of 9/11/01 – specifically the collapses of the World Trade Center Towers and Building 7. We believe there is sufficient doubt about the official story and therefore the 9/11 investigation must be re-opened and must include a full inquiry into the possible use of explosives that might have been the actual cause of the destruction of the World Trade Center Twin Towers and Building 7.
Featured Petition Signers
Bruce Baird, PhD, MA, BS
Former Engineer
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1977
I remember September 11, 2001 very clearly. I had the day off from working as a substitute teacher and I heard on the radio about something happening in…
Bruce Baird, PhD, MA, BS
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 1977
Galt, CA
Occupation: Former Engineer
Education:B.S. Summa Cum Laude, Chemical Engineering, 1977, Texas A&M University; M.A. American Studies, 1990, College of William & MaryPh.D., History, 1995, University of Florida Engineering. Experience; Chemical Engineer, ARCO Houston Refinery, Houston, June 1977-June 1980 Petroleum Engineer, ARCO Alaska, June 1980-August 1982, College Teaching Experience: Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Florida, 1995-1996, Assistant Professor, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Aug. 1997-May 2000: High School Teaching Experience; Instructor, Sacramento Country Day School, Aug. 2002-present
I remember September 11, 2001 very clearly. I had the day off from working as a substitute teacher and I heard on the radio about something happening in New York City. I turned on the television in time to see both towers on fire. I remember shortly afterwards watching as the first of the towers started crumbling. I screamed at Peter Jennings (ABC News anchor) - who seemed oblivious to the building coming down on the screen behind him - to turn around and see what was happening. When the other tower came down a little while later, I was in complete shock. I stayed glued to the television all that day and remember distinctly commentators talking about another building that they thought would be coming down soon. And, sure enough, it came down. (As I learned later that building was WTC 7.) I was still in shock but I can distinctly remember saying to myself over and over, 'I didn't know buildings came down like that.'I didn't give the subject much thought after that. I remember starting to watch a NOVA documentary 'Why The Towers Fell' like a year after the events. The explanation seemed plausible but it made me feel uncomfortable watching it and I turned it off. A few years later a student told me about the 'Loose Change' video and I showed some parts of the video in my History of World War II class in conjunction with a discussion about the controversy surrounding the attack on Pearl Harbor. I remember trying to keep an open mind about the 'Loose Change' video but I was turned off by the sensationalistic nature of the film and the questionability of many of its claims.It wasn't until the summer of 2013 - while I was searching online for documentaries for a class on East Asian Studies that I was preparing - that my eyes were opened to what actually happened on 9/11. I was looking at the website topdocumentaryfilms.com and the site had a Documentary Category called '9/11.' At first I avoided clicking it, thinking there would be more videos like 'Loose Change.' But after about a month I decided to go ahead and click it to see what was there. The first documentary I watched was 'Hy.poth.e.sis' (2010) recounting Prof. Steven Jones's story. I remember saying 'What the f*** is this?' This was nothing like 'Loose Change'! I was immediately hooked and look at all the 9/11 videos on topdocumentaryfilms.com and then went out looking for more. I shortly thereafter found Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth as well as all the good work of so many others. The summer of 2013 was truly an epiphany for me and my life has not been the same ever since. Everything makes much more sense now.
Coen Vermeeren, PhD
Dr. Delft University of Technology
the evidence shown on your website is definitely compelling. I can find no bias in what is explained in the video.
Coen Vermeeren, PhD
Dr. Delft University of Technology
Delft, MN
Aerospace Engineer in the field of aircraft materials, metals, hybrids like fibre metal laminates (GLARE) and composites. PhD thesis on residual strength of fibre metal laminates.
the evidence shown on your website is definitely compelling. I can find no bias in what is explained in the video.
Jon Menough, PhD
Civil Engineer
PhD, University of Utah
Too many things don't add up. While the hijacking of the aircraft was an excellent diversion and 'excuse' for what happened, the actual explosions and their results are…
Jon Menough, PhD
PhD, University of Utah
Boston, MA
Occupation: Civil Engineer
30 years involved in design and manufacture of rubber products, including missile systems. 25 years experience in design, construction and operation of water and wastewater systems. Two degrees in chemistry and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering.Alaskan Civil Engineering License AELC12301
Too many things don't add up. While the hijacking of the aircraft was an excellent diversion and 'excuse' for what happened, the actual explosions and their results are not consistent with what could have happened with the aircraft alone. There is evidence of structural damage that preceeded the aircraft impacts (never explained) and the impact at the Pentagon is not consistent with the aircraft that struck there.
C. David Eagle
Academia
MS Nanotechnology, BS Physics
In a way, I do not see the need for another government-funded investigation. The independently conducted research has more than adequately demonstrated that the WTC was brought down…
C. David Eagle
MS Nanotechnology, BS Physics
Corsicana, TX
Occupation: Academia
I hold Bachelors degrees in Math and Physics, and the first degree ever awarded in Nanotechnology. I worked in software design and development, beginning at Texas Instruments and ending with several years of independent consulting. I now teach Math at Navarro College.
In a way, I do not see the need for another government-funded investigation. The independently conducted research has more than adequately demonstrated that the WTC was brought down by controlled demolition. However, a formal, government recognized, investigation will add weight to the conclusions, and can begin the process of demanding accountability.
Umberto I. Gazzea
Ingineer
Università degli Studi di Padova
Umberto I. Gazzea
Università degli Studi di Padova
Padova, Italy
Occupation: Ingineer
Graduated in 2010 at the University of Padua in Civil Engineering, registered the Order of Engineers since 2011. After two years of experience on construction sites for telecommunications, currently I have started the professional career.
Donald M. Dawson
B. Mechanical Engineering, Manhattan Col
From my basic study of Mechanical Engineering, I can only say that the official storyline is preposterous; a building simply cannot fall at free-fall velocity without breaking the…
Donald M. Dawson
B. Mechanical Engineering, Manhattan Col
Ithaca, NY
I am a retired Public Relations Writer and I am willing to post my opinions on this matter in disagreement to the popularly believed storyline.
From my basic study of Mechanical Engineering, I can only say that the official storyline is preposterous; a building simply cannot fall at free-fall velocity without breaking the laws of Physics. And that goes without saying that the building was very well designed and could NOT fall without professional help from strategically-and professionally-placed controlled demolitions.
Victor H. Diaz, Engineer
BS Civil Engineering, Universidad Ricardo Palma Peru
I am still shocked by the large number of victims from the 9/11 attacks, and I want know the truth. If we can't identify the perpetrators now, justice…
Victor H. Diaz, Engineer
BS Civil Engineering, Universidad Ricardo Palma Peru
Lima, Lima
Civil engineer and contractor with 17 years experience in foundations, land movement, and non-metallic mining.
I am still shocked by the large number of victims from the 9/11 attacks, and I want know the truth. If we can't identify the perpetrators now, justice will eventually find them. In my country in the 1980s, terrorism did much damage; thousands of attacks left 70,000 victims. Part of it was also state-sponsored terrorism.
Richard P. Curtis, AIA
Architect
B Arch, Architecture, Cornell University, 1972.
I hereby petition for, and demand, a truly independent investigation with subpoena power in order to uncover the full truth surrounding the events of 9/11/01 ' specifically the…
Richard P. Curtis, AIA
B Arch, Architecture, Cornell University, 1972.
Portland, ME
Occupation: Architect
B Arch, Architecture, Cornell University, 1972. President, Richard Curtis and Associates, Portland, ME.
I hereby petition for, and demand, a truly independent investigation with subpoena power in order to uncover the full truth surrounding the events of 9/11/01 ' specifically the collapses of the World Trade Center Towers and Building 7.
Fiaz A. Lodi, Mech.Eng
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
The trade center twin tower buildings collapsed in a controlled manner when the planes hit ,like there was an implosion caused by already set detonators at every floor…
Fiaz A. Lodi, Mech.Eng
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
MEP professional Engineer with wide experience of 16yrs in the Building construction industry specializing in Design, supply, Installation, testing & commissioning of HVAC, Plumbing, drainage, fire fighting and electrical works.
The trade center twin tower buildings collapsed in a controlled manner when the planes hit ,like there was an implosion caused by already set detonators at every floor of the building. Otherwise the fall of the entire building defies laws of science and technology.
Joseph P. Verrette, Nuclear Systems
Marine Engineering Operations
How can two planes knock down three steel framed buildings and how could those buildings fall at the rate of gravity with no resistance?
Joseph P. Verrette, Nuclear Systems
Marine Engineering Operations
Chester, NH
Marine Engineering and Power Plant Operations including Nuclear Systems.
How can two planes knock down three steel framed buildings and how could those buildings fall at the rate of gravity with no resistance?
Daniel Whitman, AIA
Illinois Institute of Technology
I watched the planes hitting the buildings on television on September 11, 2001. The building collapses could not have been caused only by these planes or the fires,…
Daniel Whitman, AIA
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL
I am an Architect and Builder, with a Masters of Architecture from IIT.I designed and built over a hundred houses in Chicago, and have experience and extensive knowledge of structural engineering.
I watched the planes hitting the buildings on television on September 11, 2001. The building collapses could not have been caused only by these planes or the fires, especially Building 7. It is time for a credible and independent investigation.
Joseph F. Hamilton, Iii
Aeronautical, Mfg. Eng.
BS, Embry-Riddle Aero. University
As an Aviation professional, the scientific evidence in no way supports that the aircraft impacts and subsequent, short lived fires, caused the destruction of these buildings.
Joseph F. Hamilton, Iii
BS, Embry-Riddle Aero. University
Fairview, NC
Occupation: Aeronautical, Mfg. Eng.
1984 AS Aviation Maintenance, 1985 BS Aviation Technology/Avionics, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL. 15 years experience in Aircraft and Industrial Maintenance 10 years experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Tyco Electronics Core member of Pilots for 9/11 Truth
As an Aviation professional, the scientific evidence in no way supports that the aircraft impacts and subsequent, short lived fires, caused the destruction of these buildings.
Petition Signatories
Kelsi M. Lagrange, MArch
Denver, CO
Occupation: Architect
Education: M. Architecture, North Dakota State University
Kelsi M. Lagrange, MArch
M. Architecture, North Dakota State University
Denver, CO
Occupation: Architect
I went to school at North Dakota State University and received my Bachelor's of Environmental Design and Master's of Architecture. I have completed all of the NCARB requirements to a become licensed architect in Colorado.
It is clear we have been lied to. Evidence of a controlled detonation has been ignored. Structurally, buildings do not collapse in the manner depicted from a collision.
Tracy L. Aksamit, AIA
Lincoln, NE
Occupation: Space Planning Analyst
Education: B.S. Architectural Studies, University of Nebraska, 1983.
Tracy L. Aksamit, AIA
B.S. Architectural Studies, University of Nebraska, 1983.
Lincoln, NE
Occupation: Space Planning Analyst
Architecture studies education, with architectural engineering. Worked in private firms in CA, ND, and NE. Public state and university work in Nebraska since 1998.
My sympathy to family members of those murdered on 9/11 and since. It was evident from the time of the collapse that something other than the planes and fire were the cause of destruction. The media reports and rush to war that followed began to highlight the larger plan underway. The plan is hitting its climax now, and we must take action if we are to regain any level of law, order, liberty or free market.
Miguel A. Pinheiro De Melo
Caldas Da Rainha, Portugal
Occupation: Artist | Architect | Other
Education: Architect
Miguel A. Pinheiro De Melo
Architect
Caldas Da Rainha, Portugal
Occupation: Artist | Architect | Other
Degree in Architecture, 1986 - from FAUTL (Faculdade de Architectura da Universidade T'cnica de Lisboa) - Lisbon, Portugal. Degree in Fine Arts - Painting, 2009 - from FBAUL (Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade de Lisboa) - Lisbon, Portugal. Currently more dedicated do art, but also doing some private architectural work from time to time.
From the very beginning, even while watching live on tv the whole event, I was absolutely certain that it was a false flag, being broadcasted in real time. A mixture of discernment and intuition made me not believe in ANY of what was being told at the moment, and afterwards, with this perception, many inconsistencies became more and more apparent, and all the changes and limitations imposed worldwide on our freedoms, from that day onwards, only confirmed my views.
Andrew Skousen, MS, PE
Spring City, UT
Occupation: Civil Structural Engineer
Education: M.S. Civil Engineering, Brigham Young University, 2004.
Andrew Skousen, MS, PE
M.S. Civil Engineering, Brigham Young University, 2004.
Spring City, UT
Occupation: Civil Structural Engineer
Brigham Young University - Masters Degree Professional Engineer licensed in multiple states, 16 years experience and counting
It was clear to me that the buildings came down by controlled demolition just by watching the news on 9/11. Thanks to all the researchers that have pieced together so much evidence of it in the years since.
John D. Smutz
Salina, KS
Occupation: Engineering/Architectural Tech
Education: degreed & licensed
John D. Smutz
degreed & licensed
Salina, KS
Occupation: Engineering/Architectural Tech
Combination of education and work with architects. Registered in 2000. Work as architect until 2008. Currently maintain architectural license.
Not enough investigation by far. Lack of testing, disinformation, a very suspicious Pentagon attack with a lack of cameras, the size of the impact, there being no bodies, passenger luggage or airline debris. The manner in which Twin Towers fell. Again, no airline passengers and luggage, and mismatched aircraft debris. Pennsylvania crash, similar thing.
Joel C. Colombo, AIA
Wrightwood, CA
Occupation: Architect
Education: See Tech biography
Joel C. Colombo, AIA
See Tech biography
Wrightwood, CA
Occupation: Architect
Architect Technology Orange Coast, Vanguard University Alumnus, Harvard served as Architect Judge. California Licensed Architect & Builder. Designed & built all construction types 1 through 5. Commercial specialty custom steel fabricated large long span auditoriums up to 5,000 seats, building types institutional, educational, and mixed use from resort Conference centers, including master planning religious conditional use permitted developments. Interesting enough I have maintained during my developers career a License to use Trinitrotoluene 'TNT', plastics, & detonation cord explosives for building and underground uses.
The appearance of jet wings capable of shearing a steel exoskeleton of a high rise would be next to impossible to horizontally slice the buildings floors in two like a cake without strategically placed additional building demolition explosives onboard the jet and/or both the building structure. This happening twice in two separate buildings simultaneously is cause for speculation. There is a need for additional investigations and laboratory testing.
Joe C. Beerens, AIA
Mahaffey, PA
Occupation: Architect
Education: B. Architecture, Pennsylvania State University, 1974
Joe C. Beerens, AIA
B. Architecture, Pennsylvania State University, 1974
Mahaffey, PA
Occupation: Architect
5 year professional degree, Pennsylvania State University. 1969-1974. Registered in 1980, Pennsylvania. Practicing architect for 40 years.
I was suspicious the moment I watched the images of the buildings fall. Asymmetrical damage does not cause a near symmetric, free fall collapse. As a student I watched the towers go up. They were the poster child for asbestos fireproofing. 3 hours on columns. The buildings fell prior to two hours of plane impact. Jet fuel fires cannot soften or melt steel. Office fires on upper floors cannot damage lower levels. Black smoke (oxygen starved) says office fires never got close to steel softening temperature. The official story narrative crude, idiotic, and laughable.
Charles F. Boyd, BArch
Berkeley, CA
Occupation: Designer/Student
Education: B. Architecture, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2012.
Charles F. Boyd, BArch
B. Architecture, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 2012.
Berkeley, CA
Occupation: Designer/Student
After earning my B.Arch from Cal Poly, I worked in architecture for 7 years in the Bay Area, on a variety of projects of various building types and sizes. I'm currently pursuing my masters at the Bartlett School at University College London.
It seems clear to me that Tower 7 fell for no conceivable reason and that the logic given for the collapse of the Twin Tower doesn't square with my understanding of the fire performance of structural steel.
Pamela R. Hanson, MArch
Grantham, NH
Occupation: Architect
Education: M. Architecture, Rice University. 1983.
Pamela R. Hanson, MArch
M. Architecture, Rice University. 1983.
Grantham, NH
Occupation: Architect
I have an M. Arch. from Rice University and a BA from Denison University. I have been licensed in NH as an architect since 1991. For most of my career I practiced in offices doing commercial architecture. I currently am a sole practitioner doing residential architecture.
I support a further investigation into the causes of the destruction of the Twin Towers and Building #7 on 09/11/01. I believe that studies subsequent to the NIST report show that fire was not the cause.
Jennifer L. Roeling, AIA
Elkhorn, WI
Occupation: Architectural Engineering Designer
Education: B. Arch, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 2017
Jennifer L. Roeling, AIA
B. Arch, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 2017
Elkhorn, WI
Occupation: Architectural Engineering Designer
I have earned (Gateway Technical College, Racine, WI) three associate of applied science degrees in engineering: Architectural/Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering/highway Technology and Design, and Land Surveying, where I was awarded top of my class status in all three programs. I also have a Bachelor's degree in Architecture (University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 2017). I currently work at an engineering firm on Madison, Wisconsin designing plumbing, HVAC, fire, and electrical systems for multi-family, multi-floor residential buildings. I am NCARB registered and a member of AIA (#39196676). I also will be renewing my membership with the ICC.
I believe the people have the right to know the truth. As a building designer, I want to know for certain that that building will not fail and cost people their lives. Being lied to about how buildings fail causes all kinds of problems. We want the truth. The architect who designed the WTC deserves to be justified by assuring us that the WTC was a sound and safe building. The only thing that could destroy that building would have been bombs, because they destroy everything, don't they? We should also ask who benefitted from this financially, politically, and the like. We need to prosecute those who are responsible so they don't do this again.
Kim Egholm, MAA
Humlebaek, Denmark
Occupation: Architect
Education: Aarhus School of Architecture
Kim Egholm, MAA
Aarhus School of Architecture
Humlebaek, Denmark
Occupation: Architect
Skilled carpenter. Building technician. Architect, working as an architect since 1998. Architect MAA and member of the Danish Architect Society. Fear is a billion-dollar industry that creates weapons, conflicts and war. Peace is a billion-dollar industry, probably at least 100,000 times bigger than fear! One day, the majority of the US administration will hopefully understand that true power comes with peace and will respect those that ask for a proper investigation.
Building 7 is the main reason for me. This building did not have to come down, because it was not hit. In my opinion it came down because of human interference (demolition). Example: In Scandinavia we have had 2 large ship disasters. The first was Scandinavian Star in 1990, where a fire at sea killed almost 160 people (today we know it was because of insurance fraud). The second was Estonia in 1994. The public was told the front of the ship was lost in bad sea. 852 people died. Today divers have discovered a 4m long horizontal gap on the side of the ship wreck, showing that the ship was hit underwater or something. A new investigation is on its way, also it will be shown in national TV, but the reason for this to happen, is because relatives to the 852 people have raised the money for this. Maybe this could be a way concerning 9/11 and Building 7? The truth will always come forward, no matter what.
Brad M. Isaacson
Santa Fe, NM
Occupation: Architect
Education: B. Architecture, California Polytechnic State University, 1974.
Brad M. Isaacson
B. Architecture, California Polytechnic State University, 1974.
Santa Fe, NM
Occupation: Architect
Bachelor of Architecture 1974. I have been licensed in California, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Washington. Certificate holder with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). I have extensive experience in commercial, multi-family and residential architecture.
I have been aware for years of the questions about the official and dubious claims regarding the destruction of the WTC and surrounding structures raised by credible subject matter experts in demolition, structural analysis, metallurgy, etc. And, I have viewed video footage supportive of claims of foul play. This event must be investigated in an official capacity by experts who can support critical analysis and draw conclusions based on facts, not wild conjecture.
Justin J. Barth
Costa Mesa, CA
Occupation: Architect
Education: B.A. Architecture, University of California Berkeley, 1981.
Justin J. Barth
B.A. Architecture, University of California Berkeley, 1981.
Costa Mesa, CA
Occupation: Architect
Undergraduate in Architecture from UC Berkely. Licensed Architect since 1999. Over 25 years of experience in Architecture.
Having worked in Las Vegas and done extensive research on building demolition, it was obvious to me from the moment I first saw videos of the WTC towers falling that the collapses were caused by controlled demolition, which was why I was so shocked by the obviously false conclusions of the NIST report. The mechanics of materials and the simple laws of physics dictate that the towers MUST have collapsed by simultaneous failure of the entire structural grid, which can ONLY occur in a planned demolition. The people must know the truth.
David E. Ways, AIA
Bradenton, FL
Occupation: Architect
Education: B.Arch., University of Arkansas School of Architecture, 2002.
David E. Ways, AIA
B.Arch., University of Arkansas School of Architecture, 2002.
Bradenton, FL
Occupation: Architect
Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Arkansas School of Architecture. Sole Proprietor. Professional Architect since 2007.
The destruction of the buildings need further investigation.
Scott Mann, AIA
Jacksonville, FL
Occupation: Architect And Trainer
Education: BArch, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, 2011
Scott Mann, AIA
BArch, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, 2011
Jacksonville, FL
Occupation: Architect And Trainer
I worked for numerous years in construction, manufacturing, and architecture before attending Cal Poly school of Architecture and studying at the WAAC. I graduated with awards from the department before working for the State of California and then taking a position as job captain and then project manager at a small architecture firm. I volunteered many hours in nonprofits and was appointed as a city planning commissioner. That ended early when I was forced to resign for pointing out problems with major developments. I was able to find work at a global software company and had to relocate to the east coast to continue my career. I now train architects and help them solve design problems.
The collapse of the WTC towers including building 7 are incongruent with the official narrative. The analysis by the University of Fairbanks Alaska released in September 2019 has determined that the NIST report is erroneous.
Bethany Weigl
Dripping Springs, TX
Occupation: Architect
Education: Bach. Environmental Design, Texas A&M University, 2002
Bethany Weigl
Bach. Environmental Design, Texas A&M University, 2002
Dripping Springs, TX
Occupation: Architect
Registered Architect, involved in commercial buildings including high rise architecture, I am also a steel fabricator/welder, & am familiar with the melting point of steel.
I agree that the temperature of the fires could not cause a steel structure to collapse.
Charles R. Milligan
Nordheim, TX
Occupation: Architect
Education: B. Arch, University of Texas at Austin, 1992.
Charles R. Milligan
B. Arch, University of Texas at Austin, 1992.
Nordheim, TX
Occupation: Architect
1992 B of Arch w/ High Honors '90-'92 M. Associates * 92-'96 Richter Architects * '96-'00 M. Associates * '00-'08 Gignac & Associates * '08-'10 LNV Engineering * '10-'12 Richter Arch (2nd time) '12-present M. Associates (Self employed)2004 TX + NCARB LicExp. 30+ Yrs. & Currently
NIST analysis? No. - - The towers are the 'smoking gun'. Building 7 was obvious. Melted bedrock & Steel, 220 Acres of Building 90% DUSTIFIED, thyroid cancers, forensic evidence regarding materials, detailed witness accounts and most compelling are critical reviews by experienced flight crew professionals. Office fires? Lack fuel/heat, but even IF, these collapsed long before their fire ratings so it's logically not possible. If structural damage contributed, then a partial non symmetrical event would manifest.
Brigitte Koenen
MontclRa, IN
Occupation: Architect
Education: MS Architecture, TU Delft, 1986
Brigitte Koenen
MS Architecture, TU Delft, 1986
MontclRa, IN
Occupation: Architect
Civil engineer, finished study at the Technical University (Netherlands). Working as an architect.
It appears to have been an inside job with foreknowledge. I support a new investigation.
Mona P. Kirkpatrick, Intern Architect
Des Moines, IA
Education: B.A. in Architecture
Mona P. Kirkpatrick, Intern Architect
B.A. in Architecture
Des Moines, IA
Born and raised in Iowa. Graduate of Iowa State University. Have traveled extensively from Europe to India.
I have never believed that the buildings collapsed because of the airplanes. I want to know the truth.
Joshua Miccoli, Dipl. Ing. Arch
Neuthard, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Education: degreed & licensed
Joshua Miccoli, Dipl. Ing. Arch
degreed & licensed
Neuthard, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
*1980 Studies architecture in Karlsruhe, Germany Architectural Office since 2004
I saw a lot of facts that don't match with the official version of the building collapse. What we should achieve is an independent determination implemented by specialists of architecture, engineering and controlled demolition.
Tor Barstad, B.Arch., M.S.Arch.
Phoenix, AZ
Education: B Arch, MS Arch
Tor Barstad, B.Arch., M.S.Arch.
B Arch, MS Arch
Phoenix, AZ
Licensed architect since 1994. I studied at Washington State University, the Architecture Association of London and the University of Oslo.
I watched the towers collapsing live on TV and knew from my studies that this had never happened to a high rise steel framed building before.
Esat Farman, Architectural Co
Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
Education: BA Engineering, FH Hamburg, Germany
Esat Farman, Architectural Co
BA Engineering, FH Hamburg, Germany
Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
Esat Farman is the founder of the Agreement Farman Consolidation (AFC Corp.) and the 'Agreement' Eagle Project. He started to work on this project in January 2007 after he relocated to California. Simultaneously, he created AFC Corp. to promote his project strategy and development concept of the 'Agreement' Eagle Project. Prior to that Mr. Farman spent over 40 years in Europe where he worked successfully as architect with his own office. He designed and managed major multibillion developments worldwide. Each of his projects he had designed defined new standards. One of his project ideas won 'Best Themed Development' Award at the Arabian Property Middle East Awards 2008 in Dubai. Esat Farman holds a Master's degree in Architecture and Engineering from the University of Applied Sciences of Hamburg, Germany.
Walton D. Stowell, MArch
Harpers Ferry, WV
Education: M Architecture, Savannah College of Art and Design, 2000
Walton D. Stowell, MArch
M Architecture, Savannah College of Art and Design, 2000
Harpers Ferry, WV
Masters degree in architecture from SCAD in Georgia. Military civil engineer, alternative environmental designer, and former adjunct professor at Shepherd University. Historic preservationist, independent film maker, published author, and organic landscape gardener.
I've studied modern architecture and skyscraper design and passed several structural engineering courses in college; the official 9/11 story seems unlikely. I've also studied studied politics and history, and as a member of the US military I have serious reservations regarding the official reported causes of 9/11. Even if the attacks were totally unexpected, and there was no civil defense plan for such events (like NY airbases or ground-to-air missiles), and there were no CIA or other black operations involved, we should still ask some questions: How did the towers collapse straight down as though planned to minimize damage to surrounding buildings? Why was the debris removed so expediently? Was it embarrassment? Quick cleanup to save our suffering the images of burning towers? Was it too expensive to renovate the buildings later? To avoid controversy and investigation they were removed from view asap, but by whom? FEMA? The building owners? There are many unanswered questions, from the Bush - bin Laden connection, to the FEMA - tower connection. Even if one structure failed from the attacks, the chances that all three buildings would pancake seems like nonsense. Perhaps one could pancake for multiple stories, but at a point the consistent fall would become lopsided due to the probability of resistance from numerous structural members, and develop a natural tilt. This tilt would produce torque, or rotational movement about points, and the laws of physics would tend to bring the forces down in faster ways to the sides, rather than through the entire strength of the remaining body of the building firmly rooted by numerous supports, including a central concrete elevator and stair core, and on a solid foundation.
Zahir Masters, BArch
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Education: B Architecture, 1972
Zahir Masters, BArch
B Architecture, 1972
Pune, Maharashtra, India
I qualified as an architect in 1972. I have had my own practice since 1973. I worked in Tehran, Iran from 1976-1979 on the helicopter base of the Iranian Air Force. After the Shah's ouster, I returned to India. I have designed many industrial, commercial, and residential buildings. I'm now doing mostly interior design projects.
From day one, I have believed that the 9/11 events were the work of the American government and not of terrorists from anywhere outside the USA. It would be impossible for someone outside the US to coordinate the takeoffs and control of so many flights from different places, and to make the attacks coincide almost simultaneously.
Hernan Eguiguren, Architect
Quito, EC, Ecuador
Education: B.A., Architect, Catholic U. Ecuador
Hernan Eguiguren, Architect
B.A., Architect, Catholic U. Ecuador
Quito, EC, Ecuador
YOUNG ARCHITECT FROM THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF QUITO ECUADOR, GRADUATED ON YEAR 2002, SINCE WHEN I HAVE BEING INVOLVED IN SOME SMALL AND PRIVATE PROjECTS.
I ALWAYS THOUGHT THAT wtc TOWERS COULD'NT COLLAPSE BECAUSE OF FIRE IN THAT WAY, IT'S SYMETRICAL COLLAPSE TELLS US SOMETHING, AS SOME OTHER SIGNS.
Jon A. Kinsella
Castle Rock, CO
Education: Architect
Jon A. Kinsella
Architect
Castle Rock, CO
Registered Architect, Texas (former) and Colorado (current; Project Manager (HGA, Bricker-Cannady, SPA, Slaterpaull), Construction Admin Director (EDI) and QC Director (4240) - qualified for all building types.
Steel frame towers cannot naturally behave as exhibited at WTC. They can't fall at near free-fall,; they can't right themselves after listing more than 5 degrees (why is there no talk about the conservation of momentum?). the core columns cannot shear as evidenced in the rubble pile. In the entire history of human building, only three steel-frame buildings fell into their own footprints after relatively minor fires. They all fell in the same complex, on the same day. What are the odds?
Pablo Morera Ballester, Architect
Valencia, Valencia, Spain
Education: Universitat Politecnica de Valencia (UPV), Escuela Tecnica Superior de Arquitectura Valencia (ETSAV) Spain, 2002
Pablo Morera Ballester, Architect
Universitat Politecnica de Valencia (UPV), Escuela Tecnica Superior de Arquitectura Valencia (ETSAV) Spain, 2002
Valencia, Valencia, Spain
I studied architecture in Valencia, Spain, at the Etsav and finished in 2002. Since then, I've been working at calculations for steel and concrete structures.
It doesn't seem possible that a fire, now matter how hot it gets, can cause a collapse at free fall speed. The official story does not explain how all the floors below the impact could offer no resistance at all in the collapse. The mass below was moved away somehow.
Peter M. Scaglione, Architect
New York, NY
Education: BA Arch; B Arch
Peter M. Scaglione, Architect
BA Arch; B Arch
New York, NY
I am a Builder Architect with over 35 years of hands on experience. This experience includes both timber construction to pour concrete. I have been a heavy equipment operator -crane, transit mixer,batching plant to basic house building. My architectural studies included welding technologies and metallurgy. I am presenting working on 2 tower structures in NYC as a Site Safety Manager.
Robert E. Mccoy, Architect
La Canada, CA
Education: B Arch, UC Berkeley, 1963
Robert E. Mccoy, Architect
B Arch, UC Berkeley, 1963
La Canada, CA
Project Architect-Director for many high and low rise steel structures including the 34 story 1.7 Million SF Headquarters Building for Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Francisco, 44 story Citicorp Building San Francisco, 44 story 575 Market street Building, San Francisco (A Standard Oil Company Headquarters Building), St. Mary's Hospital and Medical Center, San Francisco, and the 1 Million SF Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX.
Following the collapse, on September 12, 2001, I had a breakfast meeting with Tom McCasslin, then VP West Coast for Tishman Construction, and formerly the Project Engineer for Building 7. This meeting was to have included the LA Building Dept Chief and the LA Fire Marshall, who for obvious reasons, could not attend. Neither Tom or I, after having watched the news stories of the event several times could understand how a fire would have caused that type of total and complete collapse. Now we know!
Dave E. Arnoth, NCARB
Los Angeles, CA
Education: M Arch, University of New Mexico
Dave E. Arnoth, NCARB
M Arch, University of New Mexico
Los Angeles, CA
Registered Architect in Colorado and Idaho, currently working in Los Angeles, CA.
I am concerned that such a tragic event was not thoroughly investigated by various different groups of forensic engineers and that all of the evidence was not available to everyone. I question the haste of the clean-up and site clearing without understanding what happened and why.
Robert J. Ferenc, Architect
Longmont, CO
Education: B Arch 1972; M Arch 1976, Univ of CO
Robert J. Ferenc, Architect
B Arch 1972; M Arch 1976, Univ of CO
Longmont, CO
Extensive international experience in Architectural design, Environmental Programing, Project Management, Construction Management, and Project Fulfillment Consulting & Inspection
The official explanations simply do not logically follow from the substantiated empirical data, nor from increasingly credible data still coming to light. A full, truthful accounting is absolutely critical if trust in our government is to be restored, and the victims are to be vindicated.
Pierre Huyard, Architect
Ho Chi Minh Ville, Viet Nam
Education: DPLG
Pierre Huyard, Architect
DPLG
Ho Chi Minh Ville, Viet Nam
I'm 59 years old, living and working in Vietnam from January 2005 I'm register at Reopen911 french website already
First the WTC7 awake me. And then, the North and South towers, . and the Pentagon after. The more I learned on 911, the less it fit. A building could collapse about fire, but straight down in its footprint, and at free fall speed. Nope! It's unrealistic.
William H. Russell, Architect, Struc
Atlanta, GA
Education: B Arch; MS Arch Eng, Univ of IL, Urbana, IL
William H. Russell, Architect, Struc
B Arch; MS Arch Eng, Univ of IL, Urbana, IL
Atlanta, GA
Retired Asst.Professor in College of Arch (1979-2006), retired 2006 Asst Professor of Arch, University of Illinois, 1973-1977 Architectural Registration, GA 1977 Structural Engineering Registration, IL 1977
There is too much information missing and misinformation included to establish cause of 911collapses and the implications for other/future high rise buildings.