JD Scott, AIA Lead Architect
The new guy.
JD Scott is an architect and emerging leader with nearly a decade of experience in the movement to tackle climate change and the affordable housing crisis.
JD developed his knowledge base of high-performance construction from the ground up, gaining hands-on skills in green building through work with Habitat for Humanity, Bike & Build, and the Epicenter. JD has also worked in architectural practice at multiple scales, from single-family homes to complex multi-family developments. JD is committed to expanding his skills and expertise, and he recently obtained both LEED AP BD+C and WELL AP credentials.
Originally from El Paso, Texas, JD holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis and a Master of Architecture degree from Tulane University, where he served as a Public Interest Design Fellow. He currently serves as an active member of Atalaya Search & Rescue, Santa Fe’s local mountain rescue team. As a lifelong explorer of the Southwest, JD enjoys trail running, camping, bicycle touring, and skiing.