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
Majed Khater, PhD, AIA
Architect
BS Architectural Engineering, Jami'at Al-Yarmouk Jordan, 1986
I would like to know the truth about what happened on 9/11.
Majed Khater, PhD, AIA
BS Architectural Engineering, Jami'at Al-Yarmouk Jordan, 1986
Las Vegas, NV
Occupation: Architect
I have worked for the Clark County (Nevada) Department of Aviation since 2000 and now serve as the ERP-GIS Manager at McCarran International Airport. I oversee the Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and the Computer Aided Design (CAD) teams. I have more than 25 years of experience working in urban planning and design, civil engineering, architecture, and geographic information systems. I earned a BS in Architectural Engineering from Jami'at Al-Yarmouk in Jordan, an MA in Urban Planning and Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago, as well as a Ph.D. in Environmental Policy and Management from UNLV. I'm a member of the American Institute of Architects and the Nevada Geographic Information Society.
I would like to know the truth about what happened on 9/11.
Clayton C. Kordahl
Safety Management & Engineering Tech
I am in complete agreement with AE911Truth and feel it is my civic duty to let that be known.
Clayton C. Kordahl
Safety Management & Engineering Tech
San Diego, CA
6 year Navy Hospital Corpsman, Certificates in Site Assessment and Remediation (UC San Diego) and Hazardous Materials Management (UC San Diego) M.S. Safety Mgmt. & Engineering Technology National University
I am in complete agreement with AE911Truth and feel it is my civic duty to let that be known.
Stefan Krysztof, Dipl. Ing.
Rental
Dipl. Ing. Electrical, Warsaw University of Technology, 1983
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…
Stefan Krysztof, Dipl. Ing.
Dipl. Ing. Electrical, Warsaw University of Technology, 1983
Warsaw, Poland
Occupation: Rental
electro montage - engineer electric - construction - engineer electronic - electric - automatic
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.
Patrick T. Jacobs, Retired Electric
MS EE Oregon State University
Although structural engineering isn't my background, my education and experience in science and engineering causes me to question the NIST findings and to agree with those presenting 9/11…
Patrick T. Jacobs, Retired Electric
MS EE Oregon State University
Longmont, CO
Master's degrees in electrical/computer engineering and nuclear science and engineering from Oregon State University and Idaho State University respectively. Drafted into the Army nuclear program, trained naval officers on nuclear submarine prototypes and did reactor safety research at Oak Ridge National Lab and Idaho National Engineering Lab.
Although structural engineering isn't my background, my education and experience in science and engineering causes me to question the NIST findings and to agree with those presenting 9/11 Experts Speak Out. I understand enough about design criteria in the nuclear industry to know of the stringency of requirements and specifications in other technical fields where public safety is concerned and respectfully request an independent inquiry into the events surrounding 9/11/01.
Dale Williams, MS
Landscape Architecture
MS Land Architecture
One day in 2005 I was just surfing the internet and came across the AE911truth web site. Then I went back to it the next day. And the…
Dale Williams, MS
MS Land Architecture
San Diego, CA
Occupation: Landscape Architecture
I grew up in Flint, Michigan and moved to California in 1982 to take a landscape architecture job with Caltrans. My job consists of helping to control billboards along landscaped sections of California's freeways and being a liaison between HQ and district offices for planting, rest area, mitigation projects. I'm married and have two grown children, a graduate electrical engineer and a dental hygienist. And now I'm looking forward to retirement soon.
One day in 2005 I was just surfing the internet and came across the AE911truth web site. Then I went back to it the next day. And the day after. Then I discovered Steven Jones' paper, Why Indeed did the WTC Buildings Collapse. And it all became clear. I think of all the 9/11 questions, the explosive demolition of all three WTC buildings should be the easiest for anyone to understand.
Craig A. Hutchinson, MEng
M.Eng. Dist. Canterbury Uni, New Zealand
After dismissing for years the 9/11 conspiracy theories floating around I eventually happened upon video footage of WTC7. This was obviously a controlled demolition. This led me to…
Craig A. Hutchinson, MEng
M.Eng. Dist. Canterbury Uni, New Zealand
West Eyreton, New Zealand
Masters in Chemical and Process Engineering. Experience in chemical process industry various roles. Working in politics as adviser for Senior NZ Government Minister at time of 9/11.
After dismissing for years the 9/11 conspiracy theories floating around I eventually happened upon video footage of WTC7. This was obviously a controlled demolition. This led me to your website. The evidence you present here about the building collapses and the information about chemical residues is compelling and at least deserves a fuller official investigation.
Joseph Sterczala
BS Chemical Engineering, WPI
With the passage of time, the preponderance of evidence related to the WTC collapse events indicates to me that there are many ignored questions which need to be…
Joseph Sterczala
BS Chemical Engineering, WPI
Worcester, MA
While I received a BS in ChemE some time ago, I have spent little time pursuing that elusive career. I have instead pursued other interests. This would not make me an expert but I do believe that my studies in the field do qualify me to claiming a science based opinion as to what smells and what doesn't.
With the passage of time, the preponderance of evidence related to the WTC collapse events indicates to me that there are many ignored questions which need to be addressed. IMO failure to address these questions through a proper investigation will only serve to fuel rumor and sensationalism and this is matter I think we would all prefer to see finally resolved and relegated to history.
Kirk Hoefler
Database Administrator
B.S. Industrial Engineering, University of Tennessee, 1987
The evidence supports that 3 WTC buildings were destroyed by demolition on 9/11. It is my feeling that the highest levels of our government were clearly involved in…
Kirk Hoefler
B.S. Industrial Engineering, University of Tennessee, 1987
Johns Creek, GA
Occupation: Database Administrator
B.S. Industrial Engineering, University of Tennessee; Masters in Business Administration.
The evidence supports that 3 WTC buildings were destroyed by demolition on 9/11. It is my feeling that the highest levels of our government were clearly involved in covering up any real investigation.
Nathan S. Lomba, PE, SE
BS Civil Engineering, University of Colorado at Denver/Boulder, 1976
I began having doubts about the official explanations for the collapse of the WTC towers soon after the explanations surfaced. The gnawing question that lingers in my mind…
Nathan S. Lomba, PE, SE
BS Civil Engineering, University of Colorado at Denver/Boulder, 1976
Eureka, CA
Consulting civil/structural engineer with over 22 years in private practice (39 years total). My experience ranges from custom residential to heavy industrial structures. Some of my major project involvements include: lead civil/structural engineer on a $700 million project for the US Air Force, structural design engineer for a 41,000 sq. ft. pulp machine building, and resident engineer on a 550 MW Natural-gas fired power plant.Idaho PE, 1980Idaho SE, 1990California PE, 1987BSCE, 1976, University of Colorado, Denver/Boulder, COProfessional Affiliations:Member, American Concrete Institute (ACI)Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)Charter member, Structural Engineering Instititute (SEI)Professional member, American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
I began having doubts about the official explanations for the collapse of the WTC towers soon after the explanations surfaced. The gnawing question that lingers in my mind is: how did the structures collapse in near-symmetrical fashion when the apparent precipitating causes were asymmetrical loading? The collapses defy common logic from an elementary structural engineering perspective. If you accept the argument that the fire protection covering was damaged to such an extent that structural members in the vicinity of the aircraft impacts were exposed to abnormally high temperatures, and if you accept the argument that the temperatures were high enough to weaken the structural framing, that still does not explain the relatively concentric nature of the failures.Neither of the official precipitating sources for the collapses, namely the burning aircraft, were centered within the floor plan of either tower; both aircraft were off-center when they finally came to rest within the respective buildings. This means that, given the foregoing assumptions, heating and weakening of the structural framing would have been constrained to the immediate vicinity of the burning aircraft. Heat transmission (diffusion) through the steel members would have been irregular owing to differing sizes of the individual members; the temperature in the members would have dropped off precipitously the further away the steel was from the flames'''just as the handle on a frying pan doesn''t get hot at the same rate as the pan on the burner of the stove. These factors would have resulted in the structural framing furthest from the flames remaining intact and possessing its full structural integrity, i.e., strength and stiffness.Structural steel is highly ductile; when subjected to compression and bending it buckles and bends long before reaching its tensile or shear capacity. Under the given assumptions, if the structure in the vicinity of either burning aircraft started to weaken, the superstructure above would begin to lean in the direction of the burning side. The opposite, intact, side of the building would resist toppling until the ultimate capacity of the structure was reached, at which point, a weak-link failure would undoubtedly occur. Nevertheless, the ultimate failure mode would have been a toppling of the upper floors to one side, much like the topping of a tall redwood tree, not a concentric, vertical collapse.For this reason alone, I rejected the official explanation for the collapse of the WTC towers out of hand. Subsequent evidence supporting controlled, explosive demolition of the two buildings is more in keeping with the observed collapse modalities and only serves to validate my initial misgivings as to the causes for the structural failures.
Anton Grambihler, BS
BS, Mechanical Engineer, SDSM&T
There needs to be an unfettered international investigation of the 9/11 crimes.
Anton Grambihler, BS
BS, Mechanical Engineer, SDSM&T
Richland, WA
I worked at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation from 1964 to 1997, when I retired.
There needs to be an unfettered international investigation of the 9/11 crimes.
James Burns, MCIBSE, CEng
B Sc. Physics
The official story of the collapse of these buildings is not believable to anyone with a working knowledge of construction. It is in the interests of all building…
James Burns, MCIBSE, CEng
B Sc. Physics
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Chartered Building Services Engineer with design experience going back to the early 1970's. Initial degree was in theoretical physics and post graduate work in engineering and building services. I have a broad background experience in design, construction and installation. Have acted as professional witness and expert in building issues. Former Council member of the HVCA in the UK.
The official story of the collapse of these buildings is not believable to anyone with a working knowledge of construction. It is in the interests of all building professionals to get to the bottom of this. I would urge all professional bodies to swing their authority behind a call for a detailed and comprehensive investigation of the facts. There is something seriously wrong here.
Alex Kade, Engineer
MS, Wayne State
Based on physics and chemical evidence, it is obvious that the official explanation was false, but events were happening so quickly back then that no one took the…
Alex Kade, Engineer
MS, Wayne State
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Mr. Kade has over 30 years of experience with a wide range of automotive electrical, electromechanical and electronics systems and components, including a variety of sensors, and has received many corporate and industry awards and over 30 US patents for his work in these areas. He is currently employed by the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive Research, Development, and Engineering Center in Warren, MI as deputy Associate Director for Ground Vehicle Robotics. In his former career at General Motors, Mr. Kade held a variety of roles, from Engineering Management to serving as the Electrical Center's Senior Technical Fellow, with responsibility for Chassis-Electrical Controls and Sensors, Electrical Power Systems, and for Active Safety and Object Detection Systems. He has also worked in a consulting role with several major Automotive Tier 1 and 2 companies. He is a graduate of Wayne State University, receiving his Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Electrical Engineering in 1974 and 1976, respectively.
Based on physics and chemical evidence, it is obvious that the official explanation was false, but events were happening so quickly back then that no one took the time to question it. Sadly, it apprears that this is a massive coverup - very troubling.
Petition Signatories
Salam Al-Bizri, Dr, PhD
Reading, PA
Education: BSCE , PhD in Const. Mang.
Salam Al-Bizri, Dr, PhD
BSCE , PhD in Const. Mang.
Reading, PA
Responsibilities: Director of i-tech program Designing, developing, organizing and running modular courses and workshops Member of the HCIRIC (Health and Care Infrastructure Research and Innovation Center) (Reading) Lecturing (occasionally): technology clusters, design management, supply chain management, process mapping, Quality Function Deployment and i-WASP system External Responsibilities: Member of the University Research Group for the Built Environment (URG(B)) Founding Director of i-WASP.co.uk Areas of Interest: Particular interests include knowledge transfer, computer based management systems, knowledge-based planning and construction production organization design, and design and construction integration.
Many questions are not answered: Only two towers collapsed that day Jet fuel fires melted the structural steel The fires were hot enough to weaken the structural steel The floors of each building collapsed like 'pancakes' The collapse of the third building without impact
Nina LeBaron, AIA
Sausalito, CA
Occupation: Architect
Education: BA Interior Architecture, Rhode Island School of Design, 1980
Nina LeBaron, AIA
BA Interior Architecture, Rhode Island School of Design, 1980
Sausalito, CA
Occupation: Architect
I'm an AIA member and licensed architect in Friday Harbor WA. I've worked in architecture for more then 25 years. I have a BA in Interior Architecture from Rhode Island School of Design, 1980 and a MA in Historic Preservation from Columbia University NYC, 1983.
The events on 9/11 seemed very suspicious at the time. On further review, Building 7 is the smoking gun of 9/11. The building was obviously brought down by explosives. It takes planning and skill to bring a building down. There is no way the explosives were planted the day of the collapse. The fact that Buildings 1 & 2 leases were sold to Larry Silverstein, a developer, by the NYC Port Authority months before is also suspect. There is widespread knowledge in the real estate community that the twin towers were white elephants and both buildings needed significant asbestos mediation to the tune of 200 million. Silverstein made a 4.5 billion dollars profit from insurance claims.
Razali Kamisan, BArch, MCIOB
Tronoh, Perak, Malaysia
Education: B. Architecture University of Miami
Razali Kamisan, BArch, MCIOB
B. Architecture University of Miami
Tronoh, Perak, Malaysia
Graduated B.Arch from Univ.Miami, Coral Gables, 1990. Now lecturing at Univ.Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. Corporate Member of Malaysia Chartered Institute of Builders (MCIOB) since 2004.
Lateral force hit from the plane didn't seem to have very much impact on the building. What was the strength of the building to withstand such high impact collision?
Mike Berg, PhD
Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
Education: PhD Architecture, KTH
Mike Berg, PhD
PhD Architecture, KTH
Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
B.Sc. from KTH 1982 in architecture, M.Sc. from KTH 1984 in architecture, Ph.D. in architecure from KTH, 1989. Has worked as a lecturer and researcher for the past 25 years. Specialty: environmentally friendly skyscrapers.
I have studied Dr. Steven Jones work and have come to the conclusion that the estimated Dr. Jones research is of such academic quality that it cannot be ignored, and that it therefore should be addressed in scientific terms. It has clearly NOT been addressed scientifically so far. Why did WTC Tower No. 7 come down is maybe the biggest of the (engineering related) mysteries of that dreadful September 11, 2001. This alone should make it obvious that this tragedy needs to be further investigated, and that the public be presented proper proof for the events, something which I believe is not the case so far.
Marc Beique, LEED AP, CSI-CCS
Monterey, CA
Education: BFA, B Arch, Rice University
Marc Beique, LEED AP, CSI-CCS
BFA, B Arch, Rice University
Monterey, CA
In the practice of architecure for over 30 years. Specialist (CSI-CCS) in specification writing and construction administration--I like the bricks and mortar, the nuts and the bolts. Currently a LEED AP. I have worked on many building types, including a 914-ft. tall commercial office building in Houston, TX.
After viewing the documentary, it is clearly evident that these three buildings did not collapse. Unfortunately, they were deliberately destroyed with almost 3,000 of our neighbors STILL INSIDE THEM. We must learn the truth about who caused this to happen and, if at all possible, why.
Bradley J. Marczuk, Architect
Boise, ID
Education: B Arch, U of Oregon; M Arch, U of Washington
Bradley J. Marczuk, Architect
B Arch, U of Oregon; M Arch, U of Washington
Boise, ID
Bachelor of Architecture - University of Oregon 1979 - - Master of Architecture - University of Washington 1986 - - Licensed in several states - - Employed & self employed at several firms and have designed, produced construction documents, project admin. etc for a variety of large scale commercial projects including: hospitals, office buildings, medical facilities, warehouses, schools, apartments, retail spaces, auto dealerships and custom residential. - - I have over 30 full time years employed in the architectural field.
I watched on TV live the TT falling and thought to myself during the collapse that - this building doesn't fall this way. I had enough experience even at that time with steel moment frames to realize that they don't pancake from the top down, especially if the assumed failure (the planes heat) point in a 1/3 of the way down. The only way for a building to fall like the TT is if it was a masonry type structure and the upper columns failed first from a heavy roof load. Well, it's not. - - In my opinion IF the heat was sufficient enough to melt the steel at the planes location, the frame would have buckled and the top part of the building would have toppled over. Of course causing damage to the lower part of the structure but not a pancake collapse. Plus - both towers collapsing in the exact same symmetrical pattern - no way.! Also, what about building #7 collapsing the same way when nothing touched it!. Or where is the plane debris a the Pentagon.? - - These building were brought down by design. - - In looking at the impact over time I think the intent was to implement the HomeLand Department, the patriot act and instill a new culture of fear and control.
James D. Kobrynich, Project Manager
Dalton, PA
Education: BS Architectural Technology, NYIT
James D. Kobrynich, Project Manager
BS Architectural Technology, NYIT
Dalton, PA
Upon graduation, I immediately began working as a construction manager in NYC. Over the last 6 years, I have overseen the construction of multiple commercial and residential projects in both the NYC and Philadelphia metro areas. My experience includes work with steel, precast concrete, masonry, timber, and conventional wood framed structures.
I do not accept the official theory that WTC 7 collapsed symmetrically into its own footprint at nearly free fall speed due to structural damage and fires alone. An object falling to earth at free fall speed, by definition, does not encounter resistance along the way. The rigid structure of interconnected columns, beams, and girders provide substantial resistance to physical forces. Indeed, that is their function. This is one of many reasons why I feel a new, independent investigation is necessary. The ramifications from the events of that day are enormous for the people of the world. It is our duty to strive for the truth.
Chloe Ingram, Associate AIA
Fort Worth, TX
Education: BSAS, UT Austin; M Arch, UT, Arlington
Chloe Ingram, Associate AIA
BSAS, UT Austin; M Arch, UT, Arlington
Fort Worth, TX
Recent graduate of a Master's in Architecture. Several years experience as an architectural intern. Highly skilled in CAD and graphics software. Proficient in Revit.
I feel there is too much evidence (often suppressed) that suggest that the buildings were brought down through use of explosives. Having studied buildings in school, the 'official' explanation simply does not match up with how buildings are demolished or what happens when they are attacked.
Michael Gaddis, Architect
San Rafael, CA
Michael Gaddis, Architect
San Rafael, CA
Practiced in Portland, Oregon; San Francisco, Oakland, and Marin County, California.
It is inescapably logical that the progress of the collapse of the buildings cannot be explained to those causes attributed by the official sources.
Mark Chavez, Architect
Omaha, NE
Education: BSAS, Arch, Univ of NE, Lincoln
Mark Chavez, Architect
BSAS, Arch, Univ of NE, Lincoln
Omaha, NE
Graduated with a BSAS degree in architecture from UNL in 1977. Worked 2 years doing estimating with the Kiewit Construction Company in Omaha. Then, for 2 years while apprenticing with a small multi-disciplined architect-engineering firm in Omaha (The Schemmer Associates). Obtained professional license in 1985. Worked 2 years at DoD (Offutt AFB) doing architectural assessments, as an apprentice architect. Started with the National Park Service in 1984 as a Historical Architect (preservation). Still with the NPS.
The evidence produced as the official story related to the supposed collapse of three buildings at ground zero in New York City simply cannot be true. Much more comprehensive, scienfitic evidence has been independently produced. Mounds of evidence were rapidly removed from the site, and the presence of molten metals and dust particles containing evidence of thermate are too compelling to ignore. The official story, however, does just that. It is an insult to our professional intelligence to take the official story at face value. Too many questions remain as to exactly what happened on 9/11/01.
Ernest Terry Jakel, Architect
Orange, CA
Education: B Arch
Ernest Terry Jakel, Architect
B Arch
Orange, CA
I am a Licensed Practicing Architect since 1986. I have a five-year degree - Bachelor of Architecture. I had numerous engineering classes in structures: steel frame, masonry, concrete, wood-frame. I have traveled and studied architecture throughout the USA, in Europe and Australia.
It was definitely a controlled demolition. Too many circumstances just don't add up. Two many eyewitnesses confirm this as well.
Gary J. Kuhstoss, Architect
Phoenix, AZ
Gary J. Kuhstoss, Architect
Phoenix, AZ
I have worked in the field of architecture for over 30 years. My particular expertise is in building code evaluation and compliance for new and existing structures.
Up to this point I have accepted the explanations for the WTC collapse. But watching the presentations of Richard Gage has compelled me to think about the events.
Adrian C. Hallam, BArch
Durban, Kwazulunatal, South Africa
Education: BArch
Adrian C. Hallam, BArch
BArch
Durban, Kwazulunatal, South Africa
Graduated in 1991 from university of natal, Durban with 6 year b. Arch degree. Formed h2architects in 1997. Worked in mainly industrial and commercial sectors, but also do high end one off residential projects. Construction methods most familiar are re-enforced concrete and steel frame structures.
Saw the towers come down on CNN in luderitz, Namibia on 9 Sept 2001 - as far away from that world as you could get. Bought into the bush conspiracy immediately and thought nothing more about it until I was looking for some images of the world trade centers towers in July 2007 and came across the vast amount of info on the net about the incidents and the alternate theories (some very wacky and out there) to what happened. Then I saw both Richards slide show and Steve e Jones power point on the net and found the facts presented did not added up to what had been presented as the truth at the time. When you step back and have over view , what Richard is asking for makes complete sense. The research presented by Richard is sound. Buildings do not collapse the way these three did by themselves.
Ronald Plakus, Architect
Beltsville, MD
Occupation: Architect And Explosives Specialist
Education: BA Arch, Kansas State Univ
Ronald Plakus, Architect
BA Arch, Kansas State Univ
Beltsville, MD
Occupation: Architect And Explosives Specialist
Trained as Combat engr. Bridge specialist 1986-1989 Specializing in Aluminum Bridge Construction and Explosive demolition practices Trained in Architecture at Kansas State University Practiced architecture from 1995-2004 Currently trained by FEMA as a disaster assistance specialist. Recently restarting career in Natural Resource Conservation. Recent Graduate of Finger Lakes Community College in Natural Resource Conservation.
Having watched several documentaries on the destruction of the towers, I have come to the conclusion that the latest information I saw in PBS supports my belief that the destruction of the towers was NOT a normal collapse for bldgs of their type. My experiences with explosives and cutting steel using military demolitions supports the evidence I saw on this informational documentary. I DID believe the initial graphic documentaries describing structural failure of the steel pins attaching the exterior shell to the center core. However, the evidence of explosions, and the chemical traces that have were shown in 911truth documentary are correct in my opinion and support a further investigation as well as prosecution of the parties involved in ordering the destruction of the towers. Lastly, the suggestion that the purpose of the war in Afghanistan is to seek out the cause/director of the plane bombs leaves me with great disappointment and a failing faith in the leadership of this country.
Peter Foxley, Architect
Pearland, TX
Education: B Arch, University of Houston
Peter Foxley, Architect
B Arch, University of Houston
Pearland, TX
I applied for citizenship upon turning eighteen in 1982. I attended Texas Tech for 3 years, interned at Morris Architects for two summers but returned to Houston, unable to afford the next semester. I managed to find employment in '86 worked as a surveyor, married and worked in interior architecture firm for high-rise corporate and law firms until returning to complete my B.Arch at University of Houston from 89-92, where I finished 2nd in my class. Immediately employed with a residential firm and then on High rise multifamily projects at Jackson and Ryan. In 2002 founded my own firm now consulting on multifamily and medical high rise projects.
It was my gut response on that morning that there was no way the towers could ever collapse, but they did. I was personally embarrassed but feel vindicated on seeing video for the first time some years ago and then again today. The chemical makeup of the dust, the horizontal explosions, explosive projectiles and pulverized bone fragments are all clear evidence of explosive charges. I hope the full story will be uncovered once and for all.
Laurie J. Erickson, Architect
Petaluma, CA
Education: Independent BA (Arch & Engineering)
Laurie J. Erickson, Architect
Independent BA (Arch & Engineering)
Petaluma, CA
I attended University of California at Berkeley in 1984-1986. I studied at the College of Environmental Design for a Bachelor of Arts degree, but added classes in the Structural Engineering Department for an Independent degree entitled Architecture and Structures. - - - - I worked in the field, including many years for Jacobson Silverstein Winslow in Berkeley before starting my own practice Erickson Zebroski Design Group, Inc in San Francisco in 1994. Our work focuses primarily on Residential design.
I had gotten up early on Sept 11 2001 to catch up on some Architectural work, while my 18 month old son slept in the other room. As I watched the towers collapse on TV, my first thought was that the buildings fell too neatly. My second thought was that my life and the life of my son would change dramatically from that moment forward. - - - - Reading through the information that later came out about the collapses, I've never had a doubt that it was a planned demo and attack. The evidence is just too strong and compelling.
Alex Der
Houston, TX
Occupation: Senior Inspector
Education: B. Architecture in Building Technology, University of Illinois, 1973
Alex Der
B. Architecture in Building Technology, University of Illinois, 1973
Houston, TX
Occupation: Senior Inspector
Degree in Architecture from UICC, presently working as a Senior Inspector on Ship Channel bridge in Houston
On the day the second plane hit the WTC and the first building collapsed, I said to myself ' that's impossible'. I then was driven to research the situation.
Leslie Simons
San Rafael, CA
Occupation: Land Architect
Education: degreed & licensed
Leslie Simons
degreed & licensed
San Rafael, CA
Occupation: Land Architect
Landscape architect who immediately suspected foul play.
The evidence is clear that this was a planned demolition by the powers within our own borders.
Eve C. Reynolds, MArch
North Hollywood, CA
Education: M Arch, SCIArc
Eve C. Reynolds, MArch
M Arch, SCIArc
North Hollywood, CA
Principal, ARColution and Eve Reynolds, Architect - - General Contractor, RMO for Steel Hill, Inc.
The official story about the collapse of the Twin Towers and of Building No. 7 are nonsensical. An independent investigation will determine whether demolition materials were used, as the evidence thus far indicates.
James H. Bell, Architect
Madison, WI
Education: B.S., Architecture, Univ. Cincinnati
James H. Bell, Architect
B.S., Architecture, Univ. Cincinnati
Madison, WI
Retired architect after 49 years, primarily in the Healthcare facilities
After seeing the 9/11: Blueprint for Truth DVD and supporting documentations, I am now more a believer than ever !
Jonathan C. Baczewski, Intern Architect
Mount Tabor, NJ
Education: B Arch, NJIT SOA
Jonathan C. Baczewski, Intern Architect
B Arch, NJIT SOA
Mount Tabor, NJ
I am an architecture graduate of new jersey institute of technology school of architecture. I am interested in alternative fuels and run my car on re-used vegetable oil.
It appears at very least, despite some very strong evidence that supports conspiracy theories, there has been some serious negligence in the investigation of what happened. I watch September 11th unfold from my window... That day felt odd from the time I woke up at 8am. 9 years later that feeling is still there when you watch the footage. Something is off about the official story.
Christine R. Balint, Architect
Aberdeen, NJ
Education: B Arch
Christine R. Balint, Architect
B Arch
Aberdeen, NJ
Graduate of NJIT School of Architecture 1986 - - - - Experience with small architecture firms in NYC and NJ 1985 through 1995 - - - - Sole practitioner of architecture 1995 through present serving residential, commercial and municipal clients for alterations, additions and new construction projects.
As a small child I witnessed the collapse of a non-combustible manufacturing building after the steel structure was subjected to extreme heat from a raging fire for hours. The pile of rubble left by the twisted, melted structure was more than half as tall as when the structure stood when in tact. - - - - I have also witnessed the planned implosion of four or more high-rise buildings. - - - - I believe it is very possible that there was much more to the demise of Towers 1 and 2 than just the impact of jets and the power of the fuel they contained. Reasons for the collapse of Tower 7 has remained to me unsatisfactorily explained in the media coverage for the events of 9-11-01. - - - - I am deeply concerned that scientific calculations, debris material sampling and analysis have not been given a fair platform in which the causes of the three Trade Center building collapses on 9-11-01 would be clarified and given fair media and grounds for understanding and justice.
James E. Carruthers, Architect
Richardson, TX
Education: B Arch
James E. Carruthers, Architect
B Arch
Richardson, TX
Graduated Texas Tech University 1978 - - Registered in the State of Texas 1983 - - Have held additional registrations (active and inactive) in: - - Oklahoma, Tennessee, New Mexico, Arizona ,Missouri, Nevada, and Indiana, - - Practice has included residential and commercial including office building and most recently medial facilities.
Since I first saw footage (in 2001) of the building 7 collapse I have believed it to be a controlled demolition. I have personally witness a building demolition and believed what I saw was the same thing. It is hard to fathom a conspiracy of this magnitude but as hard as that is, we must not turn a blind eye to the evidence presented on that day and on this website that suggest further investigation is necessary to get to the truth. I do not enter lightly into placing my professional credentials along side those others listed here demanding full access and disclosure from our government and any other governments or agencies, associations or enterprises outside of government associated with the most horrific event in the history of our country. We owe the truth to all those who have suffered loss and to all future generations.
Richard Morris, LEED AP
San Juan, PA
Education: B Arch
Richard Morris, LEED AP
B Arch
San Juan, PA
Worked in 4 different architectural firms and one engineering for the last 9 years. Currently do personal design consultations and 3d rendering work, and sustainable design consultations.
I just found it really messed up how the second building that got hit was the first one to come down. I mean i can understand if the building tipped over or it broke down in several large segments but that kind of destruction down to fine pieces was hard to imagine once i took my classes about the strength of steel and its properties, its just not natural.
James E. Rasmussen, Architect
Rohnert Park, CA
Education: Architecture & Geography degrees
James E. Rasmussen, Architect
Architecture & Geography degrees
Rohnert Park, CA
I have been a licensed Architect for 25 years and have been in the Engineering/Architectural field for 42 years. I have had intense structural and civil engineering experience while also working for governmental agencies on numerous CIP projects as well as schools, parks and recreation centers, libraries, fire stations, coastal projects, senior centers, tenant improvements, single and multi-family dwellings, mixed use, the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, various retail and, plans for a hotel. My relationship the clients, engineers, contractors, subs, governmental agencies, and their trust have led them to praise me and say 'they only wish they had met me sooner.' Being highly visual, nothing slips by me ... nothing.
From the moment you witnessed it, you knew that that is not the way a building falls from that type of damage and instead has all the markings of a planned, controlled demolition project.
Michael Ubrig, Dipl.-Ing. (FH)
Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Education: Dipl. Ing. FH
Michael Ubrig, Dipl.-Ing. (FH)
Dipl. Ing. FH
Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
1999 diploma Fachhochschule Hildesheim/Holzminden/G'ttingen (Germany) 2002 start own office in Hannover (Germany) 2008 came to Zurich (Switzerland)
the 9/11 building collapses ------> controlled demolition! ------> 9/11 was an inside job!
Paola Mussini, Architect
Novara, Italy, Italy
Education: B Architecture, Restoration, and Urban Planning, Politecnico of Milan Italy, 2006
Paola Mussini, Architect
B Architecture, Restoration, and Urban Planning, Politecnico of Milan Italy, 2006
Novara, Italy, Italy
I have a degree in architecture, restoration, and urban planning from Politecnico of Milan Italy, 2006. I have a masters in restoration, protection, and safeguard of cultural heritage from Florence, 2008. I attended specialization school level III at Politecnico of Turin, 2009-2010. I currently work for an NGO in Milan. Masters in Heritage at Work, ILO Center, UNESCO, Politecnico of Turin 2010-2011.
Many facts don't support the airplane theory. An independent study by prepared and skillful professionals is needed to clear up all the doubts.
Robert Winovitch, AIA
Austin, TX
Education: BS Arch, Texas A&M University
Robert Winovitch, AIA
BS Arch, Texas A&M University
Austin, TX
20 years experience in residential and commercial Architecture and construction with the last 12 years being in commercial Architecture. Projects range in scope from small finish out work to large city and district facilities. Recent work includes a local school addition, work for two major Universities and renovation of a state high-rise building.
The controlled demolition collapse of WTC #7 calls into question the official story by NIST and a subsequent cover-up of the facts relating to explosions witnessed by first responders and witnesses (and documented evidence of incendiary devices and molten steel on site after the collapse). These facts require a non-political independent investigation by qualified individuals (with subpoena power) to substantiate the true cause of the free-fall collapse of WTC #7 and by whom.
Mark T. Gannon, Architect
Canton, MI
Education: Master's
Mark T. Gannon, Architect
Master's
Canton, MI
I am a licensed Architect with a Masters Degree from the University of Michigan and a concerned US citizen for the health of our democracy and future of our country.
Studied the collapses by reviewing 100's of online articles, Richard Gage's documentary. I have looked into this for well over the past 5 years. I have concluded the airliners were not the the cause WTC1, WTC2 or WTC7 to collapse. Interior demolition explosives had to be planted in the buildings prior and the primary cause of the collapses. My concern is to open the investigation based on the facts, then find out who did it, why and prevent it from happening again. This kind of crime, gone unchecked, will undoubtably happen again in worse fashion in the form of a mushroom cloud. I think it is time for the American People to take the blinders off.
Zain A. Mankani, B.Arch., M.Sc.
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Education: B Architecture, IVSAA Karachi Pakistan, 2001; MS Construction Management, HTW, Berlin
Zain A. Mankani, B.Arch., M.Sc.
B Architecture, IVSAA Karachi Pakistan, 2001; MS Construction Management, HTW, Berlin
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
I received my B Arch degree from the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture (IVSAA) in Karachi, Pakistan in 2001. I worked for about a year at a reputable firm before establishing my own practice by the name of 'Apostrophe' in Karachi. I am a consulting editor for Pakistan's pioneer architectural journal, Architimes, and magazine, A+I and have been writing architectural reviews for several years. This year, I have been invited as a member of the Jury at the World Architecture Festival (WAF) in Barcelona, Spain. I recently did my Masters in Construction and Real Estate Management (ConREM) from HTW, Berlin, Germany (enrollment number s0523652).
I have watched the videos of the collapse of the WTC towers several times and they were quite obviously controlled demolitions. Even if some argument (such as jet fuel) is offered for the collapse of the twin towers, no such argument can be entertained for Building 7, which was never hit.
Elizabeth C. Atly, MArch
Newport, OR
Education: M Arch, Univ of Washington
Elizabeth C. Atly, MArch
M Arch, Univ of Washington
Newport, OR
I received the Master of Architecture degree from the University of Washington in 1981. I apprenticed in several Portland architecture offices, including a branch office of Jones and Jones, designing zoo exhibits for the Oregon Zoo (at that time the Washington Park Zoo). In the early 1990's I became a self-employed residential remodel designer. I now live in Newport, on the Oregon coast.
I have never believed the official story and am especially skeptical about Building #7. Until and unless the facts are allowed to surface about what happened on that day, hope is the greatest casualty of those events.
Merle Easton, AIA
San Francisco, CA
Occupation: Architect
Education: University of Washington
Merle Easton, AIA
University of Washington
San Francisco, CA
Occupation: Architect
Bach of Architecture (5 year degree), Licensed in Pennsylvania, then California, AIA and OWA member, Served as AIA chapter officers and on OWA steering committee. Worked for various Architectural firms, and institutions in housing, hospitals, offices courthouses doing renovation, adaptive reuse and new construction over 40 years. Currently volunteering with historic preservation organizations and advocacy.
On the morning of 9/11/01 when the TV showed the twin towers being hit by airplanes and then later pancaking straight down to the ground it was so implausible I thought it was a movie. I didn't expect any structural failure but not even the upper floors toppled to the side. It was obviously a controlled demolition! No doubt that building 7 was brought down by explosives not fire. Yet high rises are continue to be built with little discussion of changes to the building codes.
Huan C. Chan, BArch
Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia
Education: B. Arch, University of New South Wales
Huan C. Chan, BArch
B. Arch, University of New South Wales
Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia
I was registered with RIBA and had since withdrawn my affliation in 2006
The way the building collapsed ( WTC ) looks very very suspicious. A tower that high could not have collapsed that neatly, debris crushing down like that, and had hardly affected the surrounding in terms of damages from the expected towers' side way topple. Could that amount of fuel melted the steel core in such a short time span ? People were still speaking on mobile phones from inside the tower, minutes before the collapse though choking in smoke. The supposed heat that melted the steel could have incinerated the people before they could continue speaking for so long up and until before the collapse.