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
Mark A. Rothenberg, AIA
Architect
B.S. Architecture, University of Southern California, 1976
Based upon the visual and empirical evidence presented, as well as the nature of the technical information that is missing from official reports and studies that are critical…
Mark A. Rothenberg, AIA
B.S. Architecture, University of Southern California, 1976
Glendale, CA
Occupation: Architect
BS Civil Engineering, The George Washington University.BS Architecture, University of Southern California.Founded RSA Architects, Inc. in 1979, which evolved into a global architectural firm with offices in Los Angeles, Ca., Beijing, PRC & Sao Paulo, Brazil. RSA Projects included: Hi-Rise & Lo-Rise Commercial & Residential Structures, Mixed-Use Developments, Retail Developments, Urban Planning, Master Planning, Adaptive Reuse Developments, Historic Preservation Developments, and Commercial Interior Design. I retired from active practice in 2015.
Based upon the visual and empirical evidence presented, as well as the nature of the technical information that is missing from official reports and studies that are critical to completely understanding the dynamics comprising the destruction of the WTC buildings, it appears very unlikely that all three WTC buildings could have collapsed in what appears to be identical fashions. The problems identified in the subsequent review and analysis of the collapsed structures (i,e., mysterious liquefying structural steel, unexplained reports of multiple explosions, catastrophic failure of lower level core structural supports, residue of explosive material at the building sites) raises numerous questions that warrant a more complete study. Further criminal and scientific investigation and testing appears to be fully warranted to resolve all of these issues. It is for these reasons that I fully support the objective of this petition.
Frankie Lee
Engineer Consultant
B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Colorado, 1996
The manner of free fall collapse of all the structures required removal of all structural support and the horizontal expelled matter required an introduced horizontal force.
Frankie Lee
B.S. Civil Engineering, University of Colorado, 1996
Halliday, ND
Occupation: Engineer Consultant
I have over 30 years working construction related projects and 20 years working as a civil engineer. I'm waiting the reactivation of my licenses in ND, NE, OR, ID,and MT.
The manner of free fall collapse of all the structures required removal of all structural support and the horizontal expelled matter required an introduced horizontal force.
Greg Ashley, Dr, PhD
Nanotechnology
PhD Cranfiedl. United Kingdom
How is it possible that the official NIST examination of this phenomenon failed to look for the presence of any explosives. To the trained eye and to the…
Greg Ashley, Dr, PhD
PhD Cranfiedl. United Kingdom
London, OH
Occupation: Nanotechnology
I am British. My Bachelors degree is a 2.1 honours in biomedical science, my Masters degee is in Biosensors with a combined award in instrumentation and Analysis from UMIST in Manchester. MY PhD is in Nanotechnology, and the merging of living structures onto nanoscae transduction platforms. However, I dont think that you need a doctorate to see that WTC7 is a controlled demolition, its plainly obvious.
How is it possible that the official NIST examination of this phenomenon failed to look for the presence of any explosives. To the trained eye and to the untrained eye, WTC7 is obviously a controlled demolition. The WHOLE world knows this, and is laughing at you for continuing the charade.
Brandon Long, Structural Engin
Civil Engineering
Impossible destruction from commercial airline planes. I cannot believe the government has been able to successfully cover this up.
Brandon Long, Structural Engin
Civil Engineering
Piedmont, SC
Structural Engineer for 5 years. Construction and demolition experience.
Impossible destruction from commercial airline planes. I cannot believe the government has been able to successfully cover this up.
Luis Castano
Applications Engineering Manager
BS Engineering, Arizona State University, 1989
From the day 9/11 happened, my intuition was that the twin towers could not collapse the way they did without explosives. These buildings did not fall, they clearly…
Luis Castano
BS Engineering, Arizona State University, 1989
Allentown, PA
Occupation: Applications Engineering Manager
BS Engineering, Arizona State University, 1989. I am a mechanical engineer specializing in industrial ventilation and filtration systems. Early in my career I worked in the design and erection of steel elevated water tanks and pedestrian bridges. I then became a filtration system specialist, working with process equipment in numerous industries including cement, lime, and steel. I've visited and worked on projects in more than 35 countries. I have also conducted technical seminars regarding design, operation and troubleshooting of ventilation systems. I am known to have the ability to explain complex technical subjects to non engineers (plant personnel) in simple language. I'm perfectly fluent in English and Spanish.
From the day 9/11 happened, my intuition was that the twin towers could not collapse the way they did without explosives. These buildings did not fall, they clearly exploded. As for building 7, it's almost comical how Mr. Shyam Sunder from NIST is able to keep a straight face when presenting the official story. He's likely the best paid actor in the acting business. Or his knowledge of this subject can be used to put all of the demolition companies and experts out of business.
Jacob E. Smith, PE
Structural Engineer
BS Civil Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 2005
There is more than enough evidence to warrant further investigation into the 9/11 disaster. We owe it to all those who lost their lives and to all of…
Jacob E. Smith, PE
BS Civil Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 2005
Apex, NC
Occupation: Structural Engineer
I have a BS in civil engineering from Michigan Technological University with a focus on structural engineering, and an MBA from Northwood University. I'm currently and active PE in 4 states. I have 10 years experience as a structural engineer in a wide variety of projects including industrial facilities, auto plants, chemical plants, commercial buildings, highway bridges, and residential structures.
There is more than enough evidence to warrant further investigation into the 9/11 disaster. We owe it to all those who lost their lives and to all of us who have been affected by this great tragedy.
Michael R. Herzig, Civil Engineer
BS Civil Engineering, UC Boulder, CO
In school I completed classes in statics, dynamics, physics, chemistry, thermodynamics, basic structure design, materials engineering, reinforced concrete design and timber design. They all contributed to my belief…
Michael R. Herzig, Civil Engineer
BS Civil Engineering, UC Boulder, CO
Fort Collins, CO
Practiced civil engineering for 42.5 years in public works. City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering (11.5 Years) doing street, drainage and wastewater design and construction management. Supervised the operation of the hydraulic research lab doing modeling and calibration of proposed water structures. Studied failures to determine corrections from sinkholes, earthquakes, floods, and landslides.City of Fort Collins, CO (31 years) Supervised engineers doing transportation facility (streets, roads, trail, transit guideway, bridges, retaining walls) design and plan review. Structures included reinforced concrete and steel bridges. Developed standards and researched products for use or denied use within the city. Life Member of ASCE Retired 3 years.
In school I completed classes in statics, dynamics, physics, chemistry, thermodynamics, basic structure design, materials engineering, reinforced concrete design and timber design. They all contributed to my belief that the official findings about the collapse of the WTC buildings do not make sense.
Dennis R. Holloway, Architect
B Arch, Univ of Michigan, MAUD, Harvard G
It was the discovery of molten steel in the tub that made me realize there was something really wrong about the MSM coverage of the Towers. The discovery…
Dennis R. Holloway, Architect
B Arch, Univ of Michigan, MAUD, Harvard G
Rio Rancho, NM
Registered Architect since 1970; NCARB; licensed in Colorado and New Mexico; B.Arch., University of Michigan, 1966; Master of Architecture in Urban Design (MAUD) Harvard Graduate School of Design, 1967; Tenured Assoc. Professor of Architecture: University of Minnesota 1973-77 and University of Colorado Boulder 1978-1982.
It was the discovery of molten steel in the tub that made me realize there was something really wrong about the MSM coverage of the Towers. The discovery of intergranular melting has so far not been explained, officially. Building 7 collapse looks like a demolition to me, and if nothing else happens, this should be intensively re-investigated by an independent team of architects and engineers.
Patricia Schuh
The orchestrated 9/11 tragedy still provides pretext & precedent for the wars and surveillance imposed in that event's name. A genuine investigation is demanded to stop the fraud…
Patricia Schuh
Ny, NY
I was a cofounder of the Military Families Support Network (MFSN), the first national active duty military family organization to protest against a war our families were then deployed in, the Persian Gulf War of 1991. This illegitmate war was the real start of the War on Terror. America has been destroying the Muslim world ever since.
The orchestrated 9/11 tragedy still provides pretext & precedent for the wars and surveillance imposed in that event's name. A genuine investigation is demanded to stop the fraud and restore America's liberty.
Kleber X. Jara, BSc
Translator
BSc Architecture, City College of New York, 1997
This may sound crazy but when I saw the towers collapsing, for some unknown reason I thought it was a guided demolition, I never told this to anybody…
Kleber X. Jara, BSc
BSc Architecture, City College of New York, 1997
New York, NY
Occupation: Translator
Graduated from City College New York with a degree in Architecture and worked in the field for a number of architectural firms here in New York until 2008 when I lost my last architectural job, due to the economic crisis. I haven't been lucky enough to go back to Architecture and instead, I have dedicated myself to my translating due to the fact of me being a polyglot (I fluently speak, read and write Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and English). I have also taught these languages in Brazil on several occasions. One of my projects is to be able to go back to Architecture for it is my all time passion.
This may sound crazy but when I saw the towers collapsing, for some unknown reason I thought it was a guided demolition, I never told this to anybody until now.
Fadhil Al-Kazily, PhD, PE
PhD UC Berkeley
I do not believe that the planes caused the total collapse of the Towers.
Fadhil Al-Kazily, PhD, PE
PhD UC Berkeley
Davis, CA
I am a Civil Engineer and a Licensed Contractor both in engineering and building contracting in the state of California. I have had some 50 years of experience in the civil engineering and construction fields.
I do not believe that the planes caused the total collapse of the Towers.
Joshua Hofmann
Chemical Engineer
BSc Chemical Engineering, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada, 2013
The numerous sources of information that have emerged since 2001 provide insight into the number of people who are thinking critically and providing a continuous flow of new…
Joshua Hofmann
BSc Chemical Engineering, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada, 2013
Prescott, AZ
Occupation: Chemical Engineer
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Queen's University in 2013. Currently have 2 years of work experience in the field of pyrotechnics and primary explosives.
The numerous sources of information that have emerged since 2001 provide insight into the number of people who are thinking critically and providing a continuous flow of new information. Given the frequency of evidence from countless testimonies, audio and visual recordings, and large discrepancies between the physical events and official statements, further investigation is required.
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.