The District of Columbia, capital of the United States and home to a vibrant international diplomatic community, is the venue for the upcoming joint ARCC/EAAE 2010 International Conference on Architectural Research. The Conference will capitalize on its location close to US government agencies and the embassies of the world in its consideration of the public nature and global context of research. The host institutions include Howard University, the American Institute of Architects, The Catholic University and the University of Maryland.