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
Philip Mitropoulos, AIA
Architect
BArch, Architecture, Rhode Island School of Design, 1980
At the least, a new investigation based on evidence is required for WTC #7.
Philip Mitropoulos, AIA
BArch, Architecture, Rhode Island School of Design, 1980
Douglaston, NY
Occupation: Architect
Architect for 31 years. Owner of Mitropoulos Architects, specializing in custom single family residences in the Greater New York City area. Bachelor of Architecture Rhode Island School of Design.
At the least, a new investigation based on evidence is required for WTC #7.
Andrew Schaffner, AIA
Architect
B. Architecture, University of Arizona, 2013
I was 11 when the towers fell and I watched on TV. Now that I am older and a licensed architect I have doubts and questions pertaining to…
Andrew Schaffner, AIA
B. Architecture, University of Arizona, 2013
Irvine, CA
Occupation: Architect
I have an Architecture degree and have worked in the industry for about 6 years. I became a licensed California architect recently.
I was 11 when the towers fell and I watched on TV. Now that I am older and a licensed architect I have doubts and questions pertaining to the official 9/11 story of the multiple buildings falling as they did. We deserve the truth.
Gert Koopman, Ir., M.Sc., PDEng
M.Sc., PDEng
The laws of physics also apply on 9/11. The way WTC1, WTC2 and Building 7 collapsed cannot be explained by just the impact of planes and fires. The…
Gert Koopman, Ir., M.Sc., PDEng
M.Sc., PDEng
Amstelveen, NH, Netherlands
Dutch registered engineer, graduated in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science and Mechanical engineering; M.Sc., Master of Technological Design and Professional Doctorate in Engineering degrees at TU Delft/TU Twente/TU Eindhoven. After a few years research in Computational Fluid Dynamics (National Aerospace Laboratory), moved into a career in IT and for many years now working as ICT infrastructure architect
The laws of physics also apply on 9/11. The way WTC1, WTC2 and Building 7 collapsed cannot be explained by just the impact of planes and fires. The video footage available (showing almost freefall) and other evidence clearly points to controlled demolition, a hypothesis that should be thoroughly investigated. The symmetrical nature and large portion of freefall speed during the collapse of WTC7 is even more puzzling as no plane ever hit that building.
Christopher Backus, Senior Engineer
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, MSOE
I have looked at the evidence and looked at the official story and find that the official story could not scientifically describe the collapses of three steel framed…
Christopher Backus, Senior Engineer
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, MSOE
Bothell, WA
Product design engineering for Rough Terrain Forklifts, Aerial Work Platforms, Skid Steer Loaders and Heavy duty fuel cell buses. Received undergraduate degree from Milwaukee School of Engineering in 1997.
I have looked at the evidence and looked at the official story and find that the official story could not scientifically describe the collapses of three steel framed skyscrapers on 9/11. The very fact of the rapidity of the collapse in relation to conservation of energy and momentum defies all known physics. In addition the NIST report in relation to collapse initiation is faulty and opposes the known material properties of structural grade steel and the associated heat transfer processes.
Michael V. Mahoney, BS
Construction Manager
B.S. Psychology Fordham University
There may be a case for the collapse of the twin towers due to the strike of large scale commercial planes into the fabric of the building structure,…
Michael V. Mahoney, BS
B.S. Psychology Fordham University
Flemington, NJ
Occupation: Construction Manager
Construction Manager for 15 years in various applications. Performed considerable services for Department of Homeland Security in facility build outs. (Customs and Border Protection, ICE, DEA, and SS.) Strongly familiar with government requirements and specifications. Rcvd gov clearance for position. Accepted as a Construction Expert by the American Arbiration Association.
There may be a case for the collapse of the twin towers due to the strike of large scale commercial planes into the fabric of the building structure, although small, but there is absolutely no possibility that building 7 collapsed in the manner it did without help. The building was not hit by a plane and suffered relevantly minor damage from fire. Something else transpired at building 7. That opens Pandora's box. What happened, and why does the 911 commission report ignore that building collapse in totality. What happened in totality that day. What about the drills being performed by Northcom at the exact same time? What hit the Pentagon, it wasn't a commercial plane! I have four children, and all that I could ever ask for, or demand for, is the truth.
Dennis M. Fischer, PE
MSCE, BSCE
In my professional opinion and after analyzing the many explanations by the government and 9/11 Truth websites and professionals, I believe all three buildings were demolished by controlled…
Dennis M. Fischer, PE
MSCE, BSCE
Naperville, IL
Graduate of University of Illinois in Civil Engineering (BSCE- 1965, MSCE- 1966 majoring in structures. Professional Engineer with 40 years experience.
In my professional opinion and after analyzing the many explanations by the government and 9/11 Truth websites and professionals, I believe all three buildings were demolished by controlled demolition.
Michael A. Corey, Engineer Consult
Master in Electrical Engineer
Believing in the official story of 911 is like someone from 300 years ago during the Inquisition who believed in witches and the world was flat.
Michael A. Corey, Engineer Consult
Master in Electrical Engineer
Austin, TX
I have a masters in electrical engineering and find it hard to believe how anybody could believe steel buildings pancake from a fire.
Believing in the official story of 911 is like someone from 300 years ago during the Inquisition who believed in witches and the world was flat.
John R. Brundage, PE
B.S.E. Engineering Physics, Univ of Mich
The NIST Bldg 7 report, NIST NCSTAR 1-9 concludes that Bldg. 7 collapsed due to ordinary building contents fires, not fires from leaking pressurized fuel lines or fuel…
John R. Brundage, PE
B.S.E. Engineering Physics, Univ of Mich
Ann Arbor Mi, MI
Worked on fusion research and the flight testing of airborne radars, optical sensors, and laser communication systems.
The NIST Bldg 7 report, NIST NCSTAR 1-9 concludes that Bldg. 7 collapsed due to ordinary building contents fires, not fires from leaking pressurized fuel lines or fuel from day tanks. in section 8.2 page 324. It also concedes in section 14.2 page 617 that this would be, the first known instance of the total collapse of a tall building primarily due to fires. In section 8.9.2 Hypothetical Blast Events on pages 356 & 357 it considers the possibility of explosive demolition and assumes a 9 lb. RDX charge would have been required to initiate collapse and estimates the resulting blast pressure would have broken many windows and been audible on recordings made at the time. It says that these events did not occur, thus excluding the possibility of explosive demolition. However, unburned particles of thermite were found in dust samples collected on 9/11. Thermite is not an explosive. It would burn thru steel, not blow it apart. It would not have produced a blast pressure wave of the sort produced by RDX. There is no mention of thermite in the NIST report, so it is incomplete. 9/11 Commission Chairman Kean, Vice Chairman Hamilton, Senior Counsel Farmer, Counsel Rundlet, & Member Roemer have stated variously that government witnesses lied to them, withheld evidence, and obstructed their investigation. Commission member Cleland resigned from the Commission stating that the investigation had been compromised.
Matthew Torre, EIT
BS Civil Engineering
tower 7 fell without cause or (reasonable) explanation, sections of structural steel appear to have been demolished (purposefully) not by an aircraft, traces of demolition explosives have been…
Matthew Torre, EIT
BS Civil Engineering
Santa Rosa, CA
Graduated from CSU Chico with a BS in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on structural mechanics and steel construction and am currently going for a PE in Mechanical Engineering
tower 7 fell without cause or (reasonable) explanation, sections of structural steel appear to have been demolished (purposefully) not by an aircraft, traces of demolition explosives have been found.
Mario A. Parra, PE
BS Civil Engineering, UK
Ever since we witnessed this terrible tragedy questions have been asked that, until now, had gone unanswered; questions such as 'how is it possible that a terrorist organization…
Mario A. Parra, PE
BS Civil Engineering, UK
Tampa, FL
I am a 1977 Graduate of the University of Kentucky and have practiced Civil Engineering for 32 years both in the US and Latin America. I hold a license as a General Contractor and I am president of Parra & Karimi Engineering LLC. and of P&K General Contracting in Temple Terrace, Florida. - - I am married, father of two and grand father of three. Both my sons and their wives are professionals that live and work in the Tampa Bay Area.
Ever since we witnessed this terrible tragedy questions have been asked that, until now, had gone unanswered; questions such as 'how is it possible that a terrorist organization could have carried out such an attack against the most powerful and highly sophisticated country in the world without the help of an equally powerful and sophisticated organization?' and 'how is it possible that the Twin Towers and surrounding buildings collapsed the way they did out of a two plane strike?' Having witness many building collapses due to fire, earthquakes, bombings and controlled demolitions throughout our professional carriers we know these were staged controlled demolitions and now it has been proved. - - We have been slow to react mainly out of shock and disbelieve that we may be the victims of an internal attack from a home grown terrorist organization that believe themselves to the be the owners of the world. This has got to stop! It is up to us to stop it! If it can be done it is through our democratic process. We owe it to the future generations.
Krystin Bajado
Electrical Engineer
BS Electrical Engineering
I was 15 and my basic Physics class won't be until next year. I saw the 'live' coverage of the second plane hitting the tower. I thought it…
Krystin Bajado
BS Electrical Engineering
Manila, Philippines
Occupation: Electrical Engineer
University of the City of Manila is a city funded university were the students are scholars. I finished my BS Electrical Engineering to that institution.Afterwards, I worked in telecommunications, construction and renewable energy.
I was 15 and my basic Physics class won't be until next year. I saw the 'live' coverage of the second plane hitting the tower. I thought it was a Hollywood film advert. Unfortunately, it was news. But I had a few questions, why didn't the plane get crumpled upon hitting the tower? Why did the towers collapse? Must have been tons of jet fuel to melt steel. For the rest of the year, I followed the crowd- hate the Muslims. And I went on to my boring life for another dozen of years not paying much attention to 9/11. But two years ago, my partner showed me pictures at ground zero. He asked me 'What do you think of this? That rekindled a fire I long strayed away from. If it collapsed because of weight of debris as they say, there would be no straight line. Like a can of soda smashed from the top. And oh, what happened to the resistance of the bottom floors so that it collapsed at free fall? So it began. My 'obsession' as I call it. Breadcrumbs after breadcrumbs. Now armed with engineering knowledge and after the dust of emotion settled, I see things clearly now.
Kurt W. Allen, Engineering Cons
BA Comp Sci
I wrote a simulation of the towers collapse and convinced myself that the laws of conservation of momentum would not allow the buildings to collapse in the manner…
Kurt W. Allen, Engineering Cons
BA Comp Sci
Minneapolis, MN
Software engineer with 30 years experience in life critical medical software.
I wrote a simulation of the towers collapse and convinced myself that the laws of conservation of momentum would not allow the buildings to collapse in the manner described, and that the only alternative that I could ascertain was that the buldings required charges to fall with the speed observed.
Petition Signatories
Laura N. Brunik, AIA
Ham Lake, MN
Occupation: Architectural Intern
Education: M Arch, North Dakota State University at Fargo 2011
Laura N. Brunik, AIA
M Arch, North Dakota State University at Fargo 2011
Ham Lake, MN
Occupation: Architectural Intern
I received my Masters in Architecture and am now an Associate AIA Member. I am working towards my license, acquiring 5600 hours of internship.
I have always had a strange intuitive sense about 9/11: that the official story was not complete. In my research as an intern (striving for licensure), I have watched hours of internet-based testimonies regarding 9/11. In the process, I came across your youtube video ''9/11: Blueprint for Truth-The Architecture of Destruction-114min.'' It simply doesn't make sense that if 9/11 was murder, then why wasn't it clearly investigated like a homicide case?
Filipe S. Cunha
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Occupation: Architect
Education: degreed & licensed
Filipe S. Cunha
degreed & licensed
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Occupation: Architect
Graduated by the University of Lisbon. Worked in Lisbon and Paris.
It was a delibered implosion. A building cannot fall the way it fell.
Nick P. Gallis
Antwerp
Occupation: Architect
Education: Master in Architecture
Nick P. Gallis
Master in Architecture
Antwerp
Occupation: Architect
Master of Science and Architecture, Postgraduate in Bio-ecological Construction.
It was obviously a controlled demolition.
John C. Gresko, M.Arch, MS
Elk Grove Village, IL
Occupation: Architect
Education: M Arch, MS Civil Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 1998
John C. Gresko, M.Arch, MS
M Arch, MS Civil Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 1998
Elk Grove Village, IL
Occupation: Architect
I'm a senior architect with experience on high rise, healthcare, science and technology, education, and residential projects.
The buildings were demolished. Eye witness accounts, but more importantly my experience and education, indicates the towers were demolished in a precise, controlled manner. There is no greater calling for architects than to protect the health and welfare of building occupants. Denying the truth about 9/11 is contrary to our ethical obligation.
Fahad A. Ballaho
Zamboanga, Philippines
Occupation: Architectural Designer/Draftsman
Education: Western Mindanao State University
Fahad A. Ballaho
Western Mindanao State University
Zamboanga, Philippines
Occupation: Architectural Designer/Draftsman
A Filipino working now in Saudi Arabia as a Architectural Designer-Draftsman.
Not logic for the 3rd building to collapse by itself..
John A. Hall, ARB, RIBA
St Helens, United Kingdom
Occupation: Architect
Education: Architecture, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
John A. Hall, ARB, RIBA
Architecture, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
St Helens, United Kingdom
Occupation: Architect
ARB and RIBA Registered Chartered Architect UK with 40 years commercial architecture experience.
I believe that the NIST is wrong and that all three buildings were taken down by controlled demolition.
Reginald D. Anz, AIA
Dallas, TX
Occupation: Architect (Retired)
Education: BS Architectural Studies, University of Texas, 1965
Reginald D. Anz, AIA
BS Architectural Studies, University of Texas, 1965
Dallas, TX
Occupation: Architect (Retired)
I've always been employed by large firms in general practice, with my last 20 years spent in construction administration work. I was supervising architect of the MGM Grand Hotel in Reno, NV, and project architect of Sheraton Grande Hotel in Los Angeles, CA.
I have watched two documentaries about the tower collapses and one about discrepancies involving the aircraft; I now believe that we have been totally lied to about what happened with regard to this tragedy. However, it's clear from the magnitude of the operation and coverup that it will be extremely difficult if not impossible to ever bring the actual guilty parties to justice. I think that this is but one example of the way that the 1% have taken control of this country. Forty years ago one of my college history professors said that there would someday be a revolution in this country and the government would be very surprised who joined it. I think that day is not far off!
Justin J. Barth
Costa Mesa, CA
Occupation: Architect
Education: B Arch, University California Berkeley
Justin J. Barth
B Arch, University California Berkeley
Costa Mesa, CA
Occupation: Architect
I majored in architecture at U.C. Berkeley, became an architectural draftsperson and later AutoCAD specialist before becoming licensed to practice architecture in the State of California in the late 90's. My license is current and in good standing.
From the moment I first saw the tower collapse on TV it seemed clear and obvious that only a planned demolition could have achieved the observable results, so I was surprised by the conclusions of the official 9-11 report. At this point I reviewed the evidence, which only substantiated my initial impressions. The ample video and photographic evidence combined with a basic knowledge of structural engineering leaves little doubt about the collapse being caused by anything other than a planned demolition.
Thomas Kuchcinski, AIA
Herne, Germany
Occupation: Architect
Education: Dipl. FH Dortmund/Germany
Thomas Kuchcinski, AIA
Dipl. FH Dortmund/Germany
Herne, Germany
Occupation: Architect
1999 successful graduation of FH Dortmund -FB Architektur-2002. licensed Member of AKNW with Member No. A 36784 (AKNW= Architektenkammer Nordrhein-Westfalen) Independent Architekt 2000-2004. Employed Architekt 2005-2010. Independent Architekt 2011. Employed Architekt 2012.
In my opinion, the reason for the destruction of all three skyscrapers (WTC 1, 2, 7) was a controlled demolition!
Mark J. Blomquist
Iron Mountain, MI
Occupation: Architect
Education: Master of Architecture, University of Michigan, 1981
Mark J. Blomquist
Master of Architecture, University of Michigan, 1981
Iron Mountain, MI
Occupation: Architect
I'm a second generation architect and have been in private practice since receiving my Masters of Architecture degree in 1981. I've been principal on $250 million worth of construction over 30 years, including large Type 1 assembly buildings. My largest individual project cost $70 million.
The current official report is a national embarrassment. The corruption must be exposed and everyone associated with the criminal execution and cover-up most be prosecuted. The criminals must not be protected for reasons of 'national security' but must rather be held accountable in the best interest of national security.
Paul C. Simpson
Castle Douglas, United Kingdom
Occupation: Architect
Education: Architectural Association School of Architecture
Paul C. Simpson
Architectural Association School of Architecture
Castle Douglas, United Kingdom
Occupation: Architect
I have an honours diploma from the Architectural Association School of Architecture. I'm the London co-author with Neils Lisborg, engineer of a textbook for architects and engineers titled 'Structural Design'. I've done public housing and university department design and construction. I've lectured in architectural design, structural design, and building construction in the UK, USA, Mexico, India, and China.
High rise buildings cannot collapse in the way that is explained in the official report. Explosives are the only explanation for the mode of collapse that occurred.
Tyler C. Doherty
White Plains, NY
Occupation: Architectural Designer
Education: B Architecture, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2013
Tyler C. Doherty
B Architecture, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2013
White Plains, NY
Occupation: Architectural Designer
Before graduating from RPI in 2013, I've interned in architectural offices in Pennsylvania and New York States. I am currently employed in a small-medium sized architecture design firm in Westchester NY specializing mostly in small and large scale educational and commercial projects throughout New York and Connecticut. I've seen projects through from planning and SD to CD's and project management, meanwhile maintaining an IDP record. I plan to start licensing testing in the coming year.
The NIST report referenced throughout the official 9/11 commission report has too many inconsistencies with expert analysis and eyewitness / first-responder testimony of what happened on September 11th, 2001. There are too many repercussions from not putting forth the effort to speak truth to power and demand a new study be done on what happened on 9/11 and who was behind it. This is the next step we need to take to bring catharsis to the families affected by the attacks and justice to the people committed this crime 13 years ago.
Alan T. Zorthian
Altadena, CA
Occupation: Architect
Education: B Arch, New School of Architecture
Alan T. Zorthian
B Arch, New School of Architecture
Altadena, CA
Occupation: Architect
Have worked as an architect or in the industry since 1985. Received License in 1992. Have practiced independently since that time.
These were clearly controlled demolitions.
Bahiah Ismail
Subang Jaya, IN
Occupation: Graduate
Education: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Bahiah Ismail
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Subang Jaya, IN
Occupation: Graduate
Architecture Graduate from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (University of Technology of Malaysia) with degree of 'Bachelor of Architecture' (Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia LAM accredited)
I truly believe that the towers were demolished strategically, because, as an architecture student and graduate, part of my education included the potential strength of steel structures and construction used in architecture, and I know that steel is extremely strong and can't be destroyed by normal fires alone.
Phillip W. Miller
Seagoville, TX
Occupation: Project Coordinator
Education: M Architecture, Texas Tech University, 2010
Phillip W. Miller
M Architecture, Texas Tech University, 2010
Seagoville, TX
Occupation: Project Coordinator
I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Architecture.
I cannot understand how a layman would believe the narrative of fire bringing down an entire steel structure in the manner that the 3 towers fell on 9/11. Anyone who has ever witness a fire of any scale would realize that it burns asymmetric and causes unpredictable and imbalanced collapses. The absolute vertical collapse of even one tower due to an asymmetric fire is a near improbability. Three towers on the same day, one with minimal fire damage is a mathematical impossibility...unless it were intentional.
Richard Fells, Dip Arch
Plymouth, MA
Occupation: Archiitct
Education: Dip Arch, Birmingham School of Architecture, 1961
Richard Fells, Dip Arch
Dip Arch, Birmingham School of Architecture, 1961
Plymouth, MA
Occupation: Archiitct
Dip Arch, Birmingham School of Architecture, UK, 1961. Retired architect formally practicing as Richard Fells Architect but now no longer practicing in the UK. I am a past chairman of the Plymouth branch of the Royal Institute of British Architects.
I'm an architect not a demolition engineer, but I find it impossible to believe that two effectively identical buildings, hit asymmetrically, at differing levels, would collapse in a similar manner at near the speed of a falling cricket ball without 'inside' help. And as for WTC 7... you've got to be joking. Sounds extremely fishy to me.
Di Bello Eugenio
Udine, Italy
Occupation: Freelance Designer
Education: Architecture, University of Venice, IT, 1989
Di Bello Eugenio
Architecture, University of Venice, IT, 1989
Udine, Italy
Occupation: Freelance Designer
32 years of honest profession. Now I organize debates and I see in high school film Massimo Mazzucco to understand what is the Truth.
Demolitions, no doubt. This is the real terrorism.
Alexandra Romanova
Chicago, IL
Occupation: Architecture & Marketing
Education: B Arch, Illinois Institute of Technology, 2008
Alexandra Romanova
B Arch, Illinois Institute of Technology, 2008
Chicago, IL
Occupation: Architecture & Marketing
I'm a licensed architect in the State of Illinois. I received my Bachelor of Architecture degree from Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. During the course of my studies, I've taken structural design, statics, and strength of materials courses.
The public needs to examine the available evidence.
Mathias Rollot, PhD
France, France
Occupation: Architect
Education: Degreed
Mathias Rollot, PhD
Degreed
France, France
Occupation: Architect
Degreed Architect, already constructed few designs. Also currently phd candidate in architecture, and writer.
To me, the statement about 9/11 is clear enough for any person that has been studying in the field of construction : no way the building collapsed by itself in so few hours and within this way, and impossible too that WTC7 been pulled down so quickly after the attack without any preparation first.
John Pesa, AIA
Halifax, MA
Occupation: Architect
Education: B Arch, Roger Williams University, 1992
John Pesa, AIA
B Arch, Roger Williams University, 1992
Halifax, MA
Occupation: Architect
I have 20 plus years of experience in the practice of architecture.
The collapse of Building 7 needs a better explanation. Buildings should not fall in the manner that it did under the conditions it was in.
Patrick A. Matthews
Chicago, IL
Occupation: Architect
Education: B Arch and MA Structural Engineering Architecture, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 1981 and 1983
Patrick A. Matthews
B Arch and MA Structural Engineering Architecture, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 1981 and 1983
Chicago, IL
Occupation: Architect
I am a structural engineer and architect with an active practice in Las Vegas NV. I'm also a retired hospital engineer and director of engineering services, and have had a long term private practice in Washington DC working for the federal government. I regularly practice structural engineering for low rise buildings. I have also done mechanical and electrical engineering in support of architectural design for many clients over my career.
"I have lived in Las Vegas NV and I have observed many intentional building demolitions that appeared identical to the 9/11 building ""collapses"". When I watched the 9/11 attacks I thought to myself that those buildings were designed to withstand this type of calamity. Yet they collapsed perfectly, without harming any adjacent buildings, just like a controlled demolition."
Kent Rattan, BA, MArch
Buena Vista, VA
Occupation: Owner/Project Director
Education: M Arch, University of Texas at Austin, 1983
Kent Rattan, BA, MArch
M Arch, University of Texas at Austin, 1983
Buena Vista, VA
Occupation: Owner/Project Director
I have a BA in psychology from Trinity University/San Antonio and a M Arch degree from the University of Texas/Austin. I worked in firms in Austin, Houston, and Dallas before working for 20 years as a corporate architect and project manager at Marriott International HQ and Sodexho (Marriott) HQ in Bethesda and Gaithersburg, MD (NIST was 'next door'), and Austin, TX. I currently have my own design/build management and consulting business in Texas and Virginia. I have acted as project architect, project manager, and project director on many projects in high-rise buildings in Dallas, New York City, DC, Virginia, and elsewhere. I spent many years managing projects in mid-town Manhattan while living in the DC/Maryland suburbs. Not long before 9/11, I was at the WTC meeting with the Port Authority to evaluate their RFP to manage the operation of the Windows on the World Restaurant. On 9/11 I was driving back to Maryland from Florida where I had received a national design award for a project I had designed and built.
On 9/11, my wife (and eventually our 4 children) were in our home in Frederick, MD as both the Pentagon and the Shanksville incidents occurred. These events geographically 'book ended' our home and shocked us all. We also lost a member of my mother's family (the McBrayer Scots clan, who came to America in the 1740's) at WTC 2. His name is Ken McBrayer. He worked for Sandler O'Neill & Partners. He was on the 104th Floor that morning. We are all 6 degrees of separation at most, of course, including the other million and counting who have been lost in the senseless, criminal wars and other illegal operations our country has launched based on a dark and terrible lie. There is more than enough evidence regarding the building collapses to require a real world, independent, and 'under oath' investigation into them. There are so many troubling questions that all of us, including the casualties, are owed answers to. We must demand this as citizens. Our nation, our constitution, and the world will never return to even a semblance of normalcy until the events of 9/11 are subjected to a genuine investigation. It is not yet too late. Justice is not just needed, it is absolutely required. Like so many others, I am shamefully late in coming to this. I always questioned the 911 Commission Report but was not totally aware of all the others out there working selflessly for an investigation. Being of an age to remember JFK, the Gulf of Tonkin, MLK, RFK, Wellstone and so many others almost leaves one too cynical and shell shocked to keep paying attention. My children, the arc of justice can be slow. Metanoia is painful. However, this must be done.
Stephen Moylan, AIA
Libertyville, IL
Occupation: Architect/Designer
Education: B Arch, University of Notre Dame, 1975
Stephen Moylan, AIA
B Arch, University of Notre Dame, 1975
Libertyville, IL
Occupation: Architect/Designer
I received a B Architecture from the University of Notre Dame in 1975. I studied in Rome for part of the time. I've been a licensed architect with my own design/build business in Libertyville IL for 25 years.
In 1975 I carefully watched videos of a housing project in St. Louis being demolished, and wrote a report about the event. When I saw the video of WTC 7 coming down, I realized it looked exactly the same; it was also a controlled demolition.
Mary Ann O'hara, AIA
Oak Brook, IL
Occupation: Principal/Partner AIA
Education: degreed & licensed
Mary Ann O'hara, AIA
degreed & licensed
Oak Brook, IL
Occupation: Principal/Partner AIA
We met in Chicago Convention.
I support a new investigation.
Howard Quaintance, AIA
Reading, PA
Occupation: Principal/Partner AIA
Education: B Arch, Pennsylvania State University, 1966
Howard Quaintance, AIA
B Arch, Pennsylvania State University, 1966
Reading, PA
Occupation: Principal/Partner AIA
B Architecture, Pennsylvania State University, 1966. Licensed in PA, NJ, and MD. AIA member.
I support a new investigation into the collapse of WTC7.
Ken Gorski, AIA
El Paso, TX
Occupation: Architect
Education: B Architecture Professional Degree, University of Kansas, 1972
Ken Gorski, AIA
B Architecture Professional Degree, University of Kansas, 1972
El Paso, TX
Occupation: Architect
I'm a licensed architect and AIA member.
I am supportive of the intent for a complete investigation of the 9/11. Questionable structural and architectural explanations have heretofore been provided to the public.
Randy Hafer, FAIA
Billings, MT
Occupation: Architect
Education: BA Architecture, Stanford University, 1976. Master of Architecture, Yale University, 1981.
Randy Hafer, FAIA
BA Architecture, Stanford University, 1976. Master of Architecture, Yale University, 1981.
Billings, MT
Occupation: Architect
I'm a licensed FAIA architect. I have a Bachelor of Arts with an Architecture major from Stanford University, 1976, and a Master of Architecture from Yale University, 1981. My wife and I started High Plains Architects in Billings MT in 1999. Our practice focuses on downtown revitalization including development, historic adaptive reuse and high performance building. We have 6 LEED Platinum certified buildings completed to date.
I remember quite vividly when the buildings came down ' I saw it on TV in real time. I was stunned, it didn't make any sense to me, especially that they came straight down. I asked many colleagues including structural engineers to see if I had missed something. No one had a good explanation. And I was unaware of any steel framed building that had collapsed as the result of a fire. I was not particularly aware of Building 7 until I saw the video at the AE911Truth booth at the AIA convention. That collapse really doesn't make sense. I don't know what really happened, but I am glad to know that there are lots of others with specific knowledge of building structural performance who are also wondering. The official report seems to be full of holes.
Gary Hall, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
South Bend, IN
Occupation: Architect
Education: B Arch, Ball State University, 2002
Gary Hall, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
B Arch, Ball State University, 2002
South Bend, IN
Occupation: Architect
B Arch, Ball State University, 2000. President of Creative Design Solutions Inc., AIA, LEED AP BD+C. Vice President of the Indiana AIA chapter. Licensed in IN, IL, OH, KY, and MI.
I support your call for a new investigation. I just ordered your latest DVD and am looking forward to showing it to my business associates.
Joshua Higginbotham
Mishawaka, IN
Occupation: Architect
Education: M Architecture, Ball State University, 2009
Joshua Higginbotham
M Architecture, Ball State University, 2009
Mishawaka, IN
Occupation: Architect
I have a BS in architecture and a Masters in architecture, both from Ball State University.
I agree that we need a new investigation into the events of 9/11.
Silvia Garcia
Mexico
Occupation: Architect
Education: Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana
Silvia Garcia
Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana
Mexico
Occupation: Architect
Charles Mears
Minneapolis, MN
Occupation: Architect
Education: BA Architecture, University of Minnesota, 1991
Charles Mears
BA Architecture, University of Minnesota, 1991
Minneapolis, MN
Occupation: Architect
BA Architecture, University of Minnesota, 1991
I support the call for a new investigation into 9/11.
Mw Montgomery
Williamstown, MA
Occupation: Architect
Education: degreed & licensed
Mw Montgomery
degreed & licensed
Williamstown, MA
Occupation: Architect
Licensed architect.
I hereby petition for, and demand, a truly independent investigation with subpoena power in order to uncover the full truth surrounding the events of 9/11/01 ' specifically the collapses of the World Trade Center Towers and Building 7.
Hector Rodriguez Hdz
Mexico Df, Mexico
Occupation: Architect
Education: Universidad Anahuac
Hector Rodriguez Hdz
Universidad Anahuac
Mexico Df, Mexico
Occupation: Architect