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
Joel C. Colombo, AIA
Architect
See Tech biography
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…
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.
Michael Scharen, MA, BS
Physics
M.A. Physics, Kent State University
I am not an engineer by training, but studied mathematics and physics. I am not a structural engineer, but I do have a good feeling for simple probability.…
Michael Scharen, MA, BS
M.A. Physics, Kent State University
Salinas, CA
Occupation: Physics
B.S. and M.A. in Physics Worked in R&D and Engineering 2 Published papers with Nobel Prize winning Physicist J. Robert Schrieffer 6 Publications in refereed scientific journals 4 US Patents Former Manufacturing Engineer
I am not an engineer by training, but studied mathematics and physics. I am not a structural engineer, but I do have a good feeling for simple probability. The explanation that the intense heat of the fires caused the buildings to fall simply does not hold water. I would agree that the heat could weaken the structural steel, but the probability that the members would collapse in perfect unison so that not one but two buildings would collapse straight down is simply infinitesimal! The probability that Building 7 would fall many hours later from no evident cause is idiotic. As I say, I am not an engineer, but I know that demolition teams take weeks and weeks of planning and precisely timed charges to bring a down in the proper direction.
Kayser Milleliri, DPLG
Architect Dplg
Architecte D.P.L.G.
Not possible and we want the truth. Not possible and we want the truth
Kayser Milleliri, DPLG
Architecte D.P.L.G.
Sartene, France
Occupation: Architect Dplg
http://www.corsicarchitecture.frCabinet d'architecture Kayser Milleliri, Architecte DPLG en Corse ' Propriano, Sartene, Olmeto, sp'cialis' dans les constructions 'cologiques, 'conomiques et bio climatiques.Nous nous trouvons ' Sartene ( 20 100 ), dans la r'gion du Valinco Vers Propriano, Viggianello et Olmeto ' mi-chemin entre Ajaccio et Porto-Vecchio en Corse du Sud. Nous rayonnons sur toute la Corse, le bassin m'diterran'en et particuli'rement le Valinco, le Sartenais, l'Alta Rocca, le Taravo, la r'gion d'Ajaccio, celle de Porto Vecchio, de Bastia et la Balagne ou nous avons une annexe de l'agence situ'e ' Lama ( 20 218 )
Not possible and we want the truth. Not possible and we want the truth
Charles C. Kartchner
Let's hear the true story. Then let's implement 'Whistleblower Protection' on the federal level. How can this not exist in America???
Charles C. Kartchner
Peoria, AZ
Licensed real estate broker, husband and father of 3 young children. 'Targeted Individual' since 2006. Placed in some form of surveillance/harassment program consisting of 'Organized Stalking' and 'Electronic Harassment' since January 2006. I believe 'Fusion Centers' are at the heart of this horrific abuse of police power.
Let's hear the true story. Then let's implement 'Whistleblower Protection' on the federal level. How can this not exist in America???
Ruben Maessen, BSc
Manufacturer
BSc Engineering, The Hague University, Den Haag, Netherlands, 2016
WTC building 1, 2, and 7 were clearly destroyed by explosives as visual and scientific evidence shows.
Ruben Maessen, BSc
BSc Engineering, The Hague University, Den Haag, Netherlands, 2016
Delfgauw, Netherlands
Occupation: Manufacturer
High school: Atheneum at Marnix college in Ede 2000-2006. Succesfully completed University: Industrial design at Tehnical University in Delft 2007-2009. In 2009 I switched institution to the Hague University where I finished in 2016.
WTC building 1, 2, and 7 were clearly destroyed by explosives as visual and scientific evidence shows.
Michael C. Davis
Cad/Bim Designer
BS Engineering Technology, California State University Sacramento, 1989
I've actually done the math: an analysis of Building 7 collapse acceleration. The standard kinematic equations were used to compute the speed of the building collapse. Note that…
Michael C. Davis
BS Engineering Technology, California State University Sacramento, 1989
Auburn, CA
Occupation: Cad/Bim Designer
I graduated in 1989 from California State University, Sacramento with a BS in mechanical engineering technology. I've helped design and create plans for water/wastewater plants for HDR Engineering for 16 years.
I've actually done the math: an analysis of Building 7 collapse acceleration. The standard kinematic equations were used to compute the speed of the building collapse. Note that these equations don't take many 'real-life' factors into account, such as air resistance, friction, and temperature. They are used to compute a theoretical 'ideal case' for use in the lab. Known data: g = 32.2 ft/s^2 (acceleration of gravity) d = 610 ft (height of bldg 7) vi = initial velocity (zero since bldg was at rest) vf = final velocity (in a vacuum) t = 6.5 seconds (elapsed time of collapse of bldg 7, according to picture found here: http://buildingwhat.org/wptemp/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/wtc7_collapse.jpg). Mathematical symbols used below: / = division ^ = exponent (ie; ^2 means squared) ( ) = multiplication. EXERCISE: Find percent of bldg 7 acceleration compared to free fall. Final velocity (using 3rd equation above) after 6.5 seconds: vf = 0 + 32.2(6.5) = 209.3 ft/sec. Now we can use vf in the 4th equation to get the distance something would travel in a vacuum. If this is close to the actual bldg height, this means that bldg 7 fell quickly, with relatively little restriction, like a controlled demolition would. d = vi + vf/2(t)d = 0 + 209.3/2(6.5)d = 680.2 ft. The percent change between the bldg height and free fall height is: %change = old value ' new value/old value(100). %change = 680.2 ' 610/680.2(100). %change = 10.3%. SOLUTION: Building 7 fell at 100% - 10.3% = 89.7% of free fall acceleration. CONCLUSION: Building 7 fell at roughly 90% of free fall acceleration. This seems like a high percentage for a large modern structure that was supposedly still being held up by structural steel beams and/or reinforced concrete columns. Mike Davis, 11/27/2010
George C. Loza, MArch, AIA
Architect
MArch, Architecture, University of Pennsylvania, 1986
Is 'conspiracy' really too large a word for what happened?
George C. Loza, MArch, AIA
MArch, Architecture, University of Pennsylvania, 1986
Brigantine, NJ
Occupation: Architect
Owner of an architectural firm specializing in both small and large projects in the Atlantic City area. Educated at the University of Pennsylvania. Proficiency in Polish.
Is 'conspiracy' really too large a word for what happened?
Emil Vlad, PE
Engineer
Degreed
I support a new investigation into the controlled demolitions of 2001.
Emil Vlad, PE
Degreed
er, BC, Canada
Occupation: Engineer
Electrical Engineer
I support a new investigation into the controlled demolitions of 2001.
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.
Colin B. Heidtman
BS, M.E., UMD College Park
It is clear from the public information available, that the facts according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) do not agree. There is an obvious…
Colin B. Heidtman
BS, M.E., UMD College Park
Idaho Falls, ID
I am a graduate of the University of Maryland College Park with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I currently work for Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corporation as an engineer at the Naval Reactors Facility.
It is clear from the public information available, that the facts according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) do not agree. There is an obvious omission of the true nature of what is known, and the American people have a right to know and understand the facts and events that led to the worst day in American History.
Danny H. Goad, BSME, MBA
Engineer
B. S. Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech, 1989.
I have viewed many of the videos over the years.' The failure of the building in a near freefall manner should only happen if the entire structure fails…
Danny H. Goad, BSME, MBA
B. S. Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech, 1989.
Cloverdale, VA
Occupation: Engineer
BSME, MBA. More than 30 years experience with machine design, structural analysis, and manufacturing. Experienced with shock design, material handling equipment, pressure vessels, power generation, chemical plant maintenance and project management.
I have viewed many of the videos over the years.' The failure of the building in a near freefall manner should only happen if the entire structure fails near simultaneously. Even comparing it to the recent Surfside, FL apartment collapse where the floor layers ended up resting resting successively upon each other, one can see it was not a normal collapse. The non-symmetric damage would not result in a symmetric failure.
Massimo Zazzera
Maintenance Engineer
Aerospace Master’s Degree, Politecnico di Torino, 1999 Italy
They were controlled demolitions, no doubt. The images, the videos, the witnesses, surprisingly ignored by the 9/11 Commission, instead speak clearly.
Massimo Zazzera
Aerospace Master’s Degree, Politecnico di Torino, 1999 Italy
Bergamo, Italy
Occupation: Maintenance Engineer
Reliability and Maintenance Activities. Data Collection.
They were controlled demolitions, no doubt. The images, the videos, the witnesses, surprisingly ignored by the 9/11 Commission, instead speak clearly.
Petition Signatories
Madeline Mcdowell, Architect
Cambridge, MA
Education: B Arch, Cornell University
Madeline Mcdowell, Architect
B Arch, Cornell University
Cambridge, MA
B Arch from Cornell, licensed and retired.
The government's version of the events does not match the evidence, incuding their failure to test for the possible use of explosives like thermite.
Konrad G. Fischer, Dipl.-Ing.
Hochstadt A Main, Germany
Occupation: Freier Architekt Byak
Education: Diplom-Ingenieur univ. TU München
Konrad G. Fischer, Dipl.-Ing.
Diplom-Ingenieur univ. TU München
Hochstadt A Main, Germany
Occupation: Freier Architekt Byak
Architect since 1984, mostly building repair, heritage preservation. Owner of an office for architecture, civil engineering, HVAC and building physics.
There is nothing than fraud in the official statements. From the technical point of view an unreal narrative, given by cowards and criminals. A perfect done controlled demolition as false flag operation of the US Gov and their friends worldwide ...
David R. Solomon, Architect
Denver, CO
Occupation: Architect
Education: B Arch
David R. Solomon, Architect
B Arch
Denver, CO
Occupation: Architect
34 years of professional experience in the USA (Colorado) and Europe (Rome, London, Frankfurt). Project designer and design & technical manager. 11 years of US Dept of Defense design, technical production management and construction administration.
While the original official reports sounded credible, once I started examining the evidence - primarily the videos from news reports and amateur shots - the official story loses all credibility.
James Plasterer, BArch
Grant, FL
Education: B Arch
James Plasterer, BArch
B Arch
Grant, FL
Property renovation and management. - - Seeking Truth - - Internet Freedom - - Human Rights
The analysis presented in ae911truth videos eliminated any doubts that I may have had about the planned demolition of the 3 WTC buildings.
Timothy Mason, CEO
Melville, NY
Education: B Arch
Timothy Mason, CEO
B Arch
Melville, NY
Graduate of Cornell University - Bachelor of Architecture - - Vice President of Design and Engineering - New Dimensions Research Corp. - - CEO of New Dimensions Research Corp.
I read somewhere that the power to all of the security cameras was shut down a few days before the attack while some sort of Maintenance occurred. Finding out who orchestrated that event might give you some clues as to who was behind this. - - - - What amazes me is a coordinated effort like this involves a lot of people from the material suppliers to the field installers etc. I don't know how they are able to keep every person involved silent regarding such a horrific event.
Joseph C. Duda, NCARB
Santa Fe, NM
Education: M Arch I, UCLA
Joseph C. Duda, NCARB
M Arch I, UCLA
Santa Fe, NM
Joseph has been involved in the design, management, and administration of architecture and construction for over 30 years, responsible for built projects worth up to $2 billion. He is the former President and part owner of the construction management (CM) firm that directed both the $115 million Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District's ES Reconstruction Program as well as Murrieta Valley Unified School District's $180 million Capital Improvements Program, both in California, and was Principal-in-Charge for over $1 billion worth of projects for the Los Angeles Unified School District. In addition, he has owned and operated several companies, including CM, architectural, and a mid-sized construction firm in Los Angeles. Joseph offers to clients a strong background in CM, construction, architectural design, strategic/long-range educational facility planning, and technical support specializing in the management of multi-million dollar, multi-project capital improvements programs directing hundreds of technical professionals. Joseph began his architectural career by obtaining a Masters degree from UCLA's Graduate School of Architecture and Urban Planning. After that, he had the privilege of working with the world-renowned and cutting-edge architecture firms of Morphosis, Charles Moore and the Urban Innovations Group, Eric Owen Moss, and Daniel, Mann, Johnson and Mendenhall (DMJM).
When I watched the buildings burning, I was, of course, shocked. But when I saw them pancake down, I knew immediately that something was truly amiss. I know from the experience of being involved in the design and construction of high-rise office buildings that the pattern of collapse was just too perfect, and that the amount of debris left at the bottom was too small for the amount of steel, concrete, glass, and furnishings that make up structures of that immensity. Also, unless the destruction is carefully planned, there is always some weakness inherent in the construction that will make the building list to one side during a natural destruction. Strange, indeed.
Brad Will, AIA, LEED AP
Woodstock, NY
Education: B Arch
Brad Will, AIA, LEED AP
B Arch
Woodstock, NY
Brad is the principal in charge of AAP, having co-founded the firm in January 2002. His design experience ranges from custom homes to healthcare, public transit, schools, retail & office, senior living centers and multi-family units. Brad has been involved with award-winning residential projects, two major senior living centers, public design competitions, a new office high- rise, and pro bono assistance for non-profit organizations. He graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Architecture in 1984, and became a LEED Accredited Professional in 2004 with the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).
I have long suspected that the circumstances surrounding the collapse of the WTC buildings were a perfect storm that simply could not have happened without complicit involvement. From what I have both read and viewed, the evidence that supports scientific explanation that counters the official findings is well-researched and thorough. We may never know the truth, but to strive for it is important, and must continue regardless of what it ultimately reveals - about our government, about our security, about our freedoms, about us.
Lukasz Gala, Architect
Vienna, Vienna, Austria
Education: Vienna University of Technology
Lukasz Gala, Architect
Vienna University of Technology
Vienna, Vienna, Austria
'- learning architecture in Vienna 1994-2008 - - - working for architectural office in Vienna 1994-2006 - - - own architectural office 2007-
I do not believe the official statement about what happened on 9/11, I do share your opinion, because it seems for me to be more realistic than the official statement. I would very much appreciate a new official investigation by independent experts to clarify what really happened.
Elaine M. Dabrowski, AIA
Portland, OR
Education: B Arch
Elaine M. Dabrowski, AIA
B Arch
Portland, OR
I am a Healthcare Architect licensed in California, Oregon and Washington with over 25 years in the field.
Watching the videos of the Twin Towers exploding into a dust cloud after being hit by planes went against every fundamental principle of structures and basis physics that I was taught in architecture school. Though I accepted the official story with great reservation it wasn't until after hearing a lecture in 2007 by the theologian, David Ray Griffin, that I was AWAKENED. ...I recognized my own ignorance of the answers and the perplexity of the complexity of the issue, so I search for truth.
Laverne Williams
Houston, TX
Occupation: Unknown
Education: BS Arch, Univ of Houston
Laverne Williams
BS Arch, Univ of Houston
Houston, TX
Occupation: Unknown
Practicing architect since 1973.
I want the actual perpetrators prosecuted along with those involved in the coverup.
Mark R. Rudolf, BArch
Asheville, NC
Occupation: Architect
Education: B Arch, Virginia Tech
Mark R. Rudolf, BArch
B Arch, Virginia Tech
Asheville, NC
Occupation: Architect
Graduated Virginia Tech in December 1996. Have 15 years of architectural experience mostly in residential, resort and mixed use developments.
I am very intrigued by the evidence presented in opposition to the 911 Commission.
Valerie Floethe
Aurora, CO
Education: AAS Architecture, MCC
Valerie Floethe
AAS Architecture, MCC
Aurora, CO
I have worked as a Designer in both the chemical & automotive industries in Michigan, & in oil/gas & solar in Colorado.
I have always suspected that the cause of the towers collapsing was not from the planes/jet fuel. Like any other American can do, I went to the internet to see how hot jet fuel can get & the temperature that it takes to melt ANSI steel. It's impossible. Plus both towers came down exactly like when the J.L. Hudson store in Detroit was imploded. The motive, I believe, is to get Americans to be so fearful that they give up their civil liberties. A lot of Americans have become so smart, that they've become stupid!
Arnold Wolthers, Architect
Southport, QLD, Australia
Education: Degree RMIT Australia
Arnold Wolthers, Architect
Degree RMIT Australia
Southport, QLD, Australia
Registered Architect in Australia.
I am a registered architect since 1983 and do not believe the official story particularly the explosions, the way the buildings imploded. I Have always been of the opinion that the buildings were destroyed by other means than the impact of the planes.
Ken Blevins, MArch
Austin, TX
Education: M Arch, Texas A&M University
Ken Blevins, MArch
M Arch, Texas A&M University
Austin, TX
Registered over 25 years of which 14 years have been in the design build delivery of small commercial buildings providing a better than average understanding of how buildings are both designed and constructed.
As the actions that took place on 9/11/01 haven't never occurred previously it has to bring into question what external forces beyond those reported officially brought these 3 structures down in a corrective manner in the opposite direction of least resistence.
Skip Doughty, AIA
Woodside, CA
Education: degreed & licensed
Skip Doughty, AIA
degreed & licensed
Woodside, CA
Educated at SFSU and U.C. Berkeley. Primary experience with horizontal skyscrapers for Silicon Valley electronics firms in western states, national newspaper publishing facilities and corporate facilities architect. Former member A.I.A. and I.C.B.O, I am now disabled/retired.
I have always been troubled, based on my professional training and experience, by what I thought I saw in the videos of the two towers' collapse and reconciling that with the official explanation of what happened. A few nights ago while on-line, I happened to see, for the first time, a video recording of the collapse of WTC 7. To me it appeared to be caused by a controlled demolition and not a fire, and skepticism has led me to look into more detail about the events of 9/11. I think there is so much good information available about it that is not in step with the official explanations it warrants an independent and scientific inquiry.
Josh Chesnik, Architect
Las Vegas, NV
Education: M Arch UNLV
Josh Chesnik, Architect
M Arch UNLV
Las Vegas, NV
Registered architect practicing in the field of educational design with an emphasis in school design, construction, and facility assessment.
Architectural and physical impossibilities and anomalies occurred on September 11th 2001 as we witnessed the destruction of the World Trade Center complex of buildings. Inherent properties of material and physical laws of gravity and conservation of momentum were somehow suspended that day. Symmetrical collapse cannot physically occur when asymmetrical damage to the buildings was sustained.
Peter Van Erp, Architect
Providence, RI
Education: B Arch
Peter Van Erp, Architect
B Arch
Providence, RI
Graduated RISD '83, Licensed '87, worked in construction for several years, and solo practitioner since 2002.
My initial gut reaction to the collapse of WTC 7 was doubt that it could have fallen from the effect of fire alone. There are several well known highrise fires which did not lead to building collapse.
Arturo Moreno, BArch
OsakaShi
Education: B. Arch, Southern California Institute of Architecture, Los Angeles, 1996
Arturo Moreno, BArch
B. Arch, Southern California Institute of Architecture, Los Angeles, 1996
OsakaShi
Arturo Moreno is an educator and designer living and working in the Kansai area of Japan. He was trained as an architect and completed his studies at the Southern California Institute of Architecture in Los Angeles. He has worked in the offices of architectural professionals in the Los Angeles and New York metropolitan areas. His work has included residential, commercial, institutional and urban design. Additionally, he is a veteran of the U.S. armed forces.
Without the aid of having done much research into the phenomena of the collapse of World Trade Centers 1 & 2, I have held a sense of surprise that the buildings essentially collapsed into their own footprints. It strikes me as unlikely that neither of the two towers would only partially collapse, partially fail or topple away rather than drop in identical fashion. During the 1993 bombing event, I was concerned for loved ones who worked in the financial district. Their workplaces were not in the towers themselves, but in the surrounding neighborhood. I was expecting the possibility of a toppling tower damaging or destroying several nearby buildings. The fact that not one, but two towers did not fall this way appears to be somewhat improbable. - - Further research has alerted me to the collapse of Building 7. How the events of the collapse of this building missed the sustained attention of 9/11 commission and the researchers from NIST seems to be without satisfactory explanation. This event alone should warrant further inquiry by all who are aware of it. - - Every day, there seems to be more evidence and revelations that do not square with the official explanation. In my mind, the official reports and studies seem inadequate at best.
Debora R. Cavalli, BArch
Curitiba, Parana, Brazil
Education: B. Arch, Universidade Católica do Parana
Debora R. Cavalli, BArch
B. Arch, Universidade Católica do Parana
Curitiba, Parana, Brazil
I have graduated in 2001 and started my own firm in 2007. I work primarily with residential architecture, including architectural projects, construction and interior design.
When an expert implodes any building to its footprint it is a result of years of experience and several months of preparation. In 9/11 the planes caused irregular damages to both buildings. It is not reasonable to believe that it caused the whole structure to collapse at the same time and with such symmetry. It is even more difficult to believe that that happened not once that day, but three times - one of them even without the impact of a plane.
Jim Opfer, DipArch, RIBA, RIAS
Glasgow, Scotland, UK, United Kingdom
Education: DipArch, RIBA, RIAS
Jim Opfer, DipArch, RIBA, RIAS
DipArch, RIBA, RIAS
Glasgow, Scotland, UK, United Kingdom
I am an Architect working in the UK and have been a principal in practice since 1984. I am owner and Managing Director of Opfer Logan Architects, Glasgow.
I have viewed the evidence presented mainly on alternative broadcasting channels and now have serious doubt that the official explanation given is correct. I cannot understand how it would be possible for these buildings to free fall which means there was no resisting force from the structure below.
Jamsheed Sobhani, NCARB, MArch
Northridge, CA
Education: M Arch
Jamsheed Sobhani, NCARB, MArch
M Arch
Northridge, CA
I am an architect registered in California and NCARB certified. I have worked in this field for the past 30 years of my life. I also have an Associates Degree in Civil Engineering.
I have studied in this field and have and engineering background. Buildings of that size built with modern technology do not collapse from the destruction of one interior column.
Steve Dearlove, Architect
Barrie, ON, Canada
Education: BArch
Steve Dearlove, Architect
BArch
Barrie, ON, Canada
Graduated Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario 1985 With Distinction - - - - In practice for 27 years. Formally licensed in 1999. - - - - 15-20 years as Design Architect for projects ranging in construction cost from $5 million to $250 million including hospitals, recreation centers, low and high rise office buildings, low and high rise residential buildings. - - - - 5-7 years as Project Architect for projects ranging in construction cost from $5 million to $250 million including hospitals, recreation centers, low rise office and low rise residential. - - - - LEED accredited in 2009.
I have been very skeptical about the collapse of the twin towers and in particular WTC 7 from day 1. Not simply as someone who is wary of the establishment and governments, but simply as an architect. - - - - I have shared my theories in more detail with friends, but have often been met with a degree of skepticism or disinterest. - - - - I have read, but never believed the official report. The most damning evidence (for me) was from a particular video of the top of (one of) the two towers starting to topple in one direction. Yet miraculously, the mass starts to correct itself and the building falls pancake style. This defies the basic laws of physics. The momentum developed by that mass in one direction could only correct itself if the feet of the building were pulled out from under it. (I don't believe this was anoptical illusion. - - - - WTC 7: controlled demolition, no questions. - - - - I believe that after the 1993 bombing, all the WTC towers were wired for controlled demolition in order to pre-empt a potential domino effect in downtown Manhattan should a more powerful bomb cause one of twin towers to topple. The damage would have been potentially catastrophic. - - - - This could have easily been accomplished, and would certainly fall under a national security operation, complete with a legitimate and understandable blanket of confidentiality. If ever the towers did need to come down (which it turned out they did) the act would be committed under the need for national security.
Bill Sullivan
Portland, OR
Education: BA Arch, Univ of Oregon
Bill Sullivan
BA Arch, Univ of Oregon
Portland, OR
Patrick Lee, AIA
Denver, CO
Education: B Arch, Virginia Tech
Patrick Lee, AIA
B Arch, Virginia Tech
Denver, CO
20 years design experience with low-rise steel and concrete frame buildings.
It appears highly unlikely that fires and airplane impacts were the singular cause for the buildings collapse. It appears that evidence to the contrary was purposfully ignored by the NIST investigation. Conditions of public safety, building safety and national security should warrent an independant investigation into this catastrophe.
Jorge Albuerne, Architect
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Education: Architect
Jorge Albuerne, Architect
Architect
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Our philosophy is to fulfill the expectations of our customers in quality, professionalism and results in the fields of partial services provided by the company, to comprehensive turnkey projects. With professional experience of over 40 years, dedicated to architecture, planning and construction in the Northeast and other states of Mexico and Texas, USA, specializing in residential work, institutional and commercial, with more than 200,000 m2 of designs of all kinds part of buildings including construction, plus over 10,000 hectares2 urban design and planning.
Todo indica que fue una demolicion profesional, un edificio de estas caracteristicas no se desploma como sucedio el 9/11 Translated - Everything indicates that it was a professional demolition, a building of these features does not subside as it did on 9/11
Jessica M. Ungos, Assoc. AIA, B.Arch
Los Angeles, CA
Education: B Arch
Jessica M. Ungos, Assoc. AIA, B.Arch
B Arch
Los Angeles, CA
Graduate with a Bachelor of Architecture from California Polytechnic University, Pomona in 2005. Currently residential project manager in Los Angeles for almost 6 years. Prior to this I was a project director in Long Beach with commercial/office high-rise work/tenant improvement for 3 years.
Reading through the N.I.S.T final report on WTC7, I beg to differ that a single asymmetrical point of structural failure could create a fluid and consistent free fall of the building. I also cannot imagine that a type of furniture fire could aid in its collapse. The amount of heat that would be needed in order to have any type of effect in such a way would have to tremendous. Also, viewing the aftermath of the other towers that were in closer proximity to the twin towers and the fact that they did not collapse in such a manner as WTC7 can provide some evidence that there insufficient research and explanations as to why WTC7 collapsed in such a way. I think it would be a service to the nation to get correct and applicable information to explain what really happened that day.
Helena S. Potgieter, BArch
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Education: University of Pretoria
Helena S. Potgieter, BArch
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Professional Architect B Arch degree (university of Pretoria, South Africa) post grad dipl in building conservation & restoration (architectural association, Bedford Square, London UK
The unfolding of events were highly unrealistic to me - too many unanswered questions! All that i have read as part of this petition is very probable to me
Marc Maurer, Architect
Grand Junction, CO
Education: M Arch, Arizona State University
Marc Maurer, Architect
M Arch, Arizona State University
Grand Junction, CO
Principal architect in private practice since 1991. Commercial, industrial, residential, planning.
We need an independent investigation to determine the truth and bring about justice for the victims, their families, and the country.
Daniel P. Brogan, AIA
San Diego, CA
Education: BS Fire Protection Engineering; MBA
Daniel P. Brogan, AIA
BS Fire Protection Engineering; MBA
San Diego, CA
I've had careers in property casualty insurance, architecture firms management, - - clean tech start up mentoring, mediation, and teaching.
What we are being told can not be true. - - It is time for a new examination. - - Who did it? - - How far back was it conceived ? - - Why has the current government done so little?
Steven D. Dye, AIA
Beckley, WV
Education: BS ARET, Bluefield State College
Steven D. Dye, AIA
BS ARET, Bluefield State College
Beckley, WV
I am the principal of a full service design/build firm with 28 1/2 years experience in a variety of building types including commercial, residential, civic, institutional, industrial and military. This includes new construction, additions, and remodeling. I do everything from initial preliminary design to construction documents and general contracting. Most projects range from $50k to $2,000,000.
On 9/11/2001 I was watching television coverage of the plane strikes and the resulting collapse (by controlled demolition) of all three WTC towers. I was struck with the unusual sudden collapse of WTC 7. I was also perplexed about anomalies concerning the Pentagon strike and the alleged hijacking and crash in Shanksville, PA. Since then I have viewed extensively 9/11 videos and am convinced of a multilayered conspiracy.
Fariba K. Beighlie, NCARB
Seal Beach, CA
Education: M Arch
Fariba K. Beighlie, NCARB
M Arch
Seal Beach, CA
Over 25 years of experience in Architecture. Masters in Architecture with a minor in Structures.
My feelings were confusing and vague until this video came out. I can clearly see that the building's collapse was too symmetrical. There needs to be a rebuttal to the government's position.
Daniel Shea, Architect
New Haven, CT
Education: Architecture, University of Pennsylvania
Daniel Shea, Architect
Architecture, University of Pennsylvania
New Haven, CT
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering - - Masters Degree in Architecture - - Licensed Architect - State of CT
Given the tremendous loss of life that occurred on and subsequent to 9-11, coupled with the flawed science and questionable conclusions ascertained in the NIST Report, I believe a thorough reevaluation of the collapse of the buildings is not only justified but the responsibility of our elected officials.
Rob C. Belles, Architect
Rockford, IL
Education: M Arch; MS Civil, UIUC
Rob C. Belles, Architect
M Arch; MS Civil, UIUC
Rockford, IL
I have a dual degree in Architecture and Civil Engineering. I have been in private practice for over 20 years - and have completed over 60 projects related to fire/water/explosion damage.
From the day of the event our office was convinced there was more to the story than just airplane damage. Watching subsequent videos we ALL feel there is something that is not being told. We have repeatedly watched the falling of Cabrini Green and compared it to the Twin Towers. Our feeling is they are TOO similar.