JD Scott, AIA Principal Architect + Director of Practice
JD Scott is an architect and emerging leader with 15 years of experience in the movement to tackle climate change and the affordable housing crisis. Since joining B.PUBLIC Prefab in 2021, JD has continually brought passion, persistence and a collaborative spirit to all facets of his work.
In his dual role of Principal Architect & Director of Practice, JD manages & mentors the design team, ensures project excellence, and provides valuable thought leadership on long-term visioning and other firm initiatives. Through his significant experience in wildfire rebuilding efforts from California to Colorado, JD has become a tireless client advocate and regulatory expert. As a practitioner committed to expanding his skills & expertise, he maintains a WELL AP credential and recently obtained a Hybrid-Timber Construction (HTC) certification from the University of British Columbia.
JD developed his knowledge base of high-performance construction and housing advocacy from the ground up, gaining hands-on skills through work with Habitat for Humanity, Bike & Build, and the Epicenter. JD has also worked for acclaimed architectural practices at multiple scales, from the design of single-family homes to complex commercial, institutional and multi-family developments.
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 Public Interest Design Fellow and Adjunct Lecturer. He balances the rigors of his professional work with a burgeoning art practice. As a lifelong explorer of the Southwest, JD enjoys trail running, camping, gravel biking, skiing, and baked goods; above all else, he treasures time spent on outings with his wife and young son.