Scott Roberts Named July 2020 Certified Green Professional Designee of the Month
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Since joining the Dallas Builders Association in 1987, Scott Roberts is well known and well respected. He is always willing to donate his time and talents to help further the construction industry and those in need.
His work has been recognized with many awards. He has served as a judge for design competitions, spoken at seminars, written articles for magazines and has been an active leader in the Association and the City of Garland.
Scott established Creative Architects in 1982 amid the savings and loan crash. Since then his work has included about 2,500 new homes, remodels, multifamily housing offices and recreational, religious, hospitality and retail spaces. In 2001 Creative Architects specialized in assisted living and independent living projects. With this unique emphasis coupled with Scott’s passion for civic duty and philanthropy, he has completed multiple projects to help combat-wounded veterans and their families through the Dallas BA’s partnership with Operation FINALLY HOME and Patriot PAWS.
Scott’s dedication to keep learning about the ever-changing field of construction and the role energy efficiency plays has been demonstrated through his work to obtain and annually renew the Certified Green Professional designation. Annual renewal requires ongoing continuing education. He also holds a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist designation from the National Association of Home Builders.
His education plays a key role in the metroplex, where he has served the City of Garland as the chairman of the Planning Commission and the Capital Improvements Commission for the last 12 years. Scott also serves in various chair, vice chair and member roles for the City of Garland Central Area Plan Implementation Committee, the North Garland Area Plan Implementation Committee, the Garland Multifamily Zoning Review Committee and the Garland Charter Review Board 2018.
Over the course of his 44 years in the industry he has accumulated dozens of awards, most notably being named an Dallas BA Honored Life Director and the Clyde Anderson Associate of the Year. Scott has garnered various ARC Awards, has been named to D Home Magazine‘s inaugural list of “50 Best Dallas” Architects” and was the recipient of the 2018 Preservation Dallas Achievement Award.
When Scott is not chairing or serving on numerous boards, committees and councils within the Dallas Builders Association he enjoys athletic activities such as Moo Duk Kwan Taekwondo and has so far achieved a red belt, which is one step away from a black belt. At the age of 63 he completed a 70.3 mile half Ironman Triathlon, where he swam 1.2 miles, biked 56 miles and ran a half marathon of 13.1 miles. Scott is also an avid photographer and videographer. His talents are limitless.
How do you market your designation?
I highlight my CGP and CAPS designations on my web page. I also work the designations into conversations with clients. I did that just Monday when explaining how construction has changed in terms of energy to a client who wants to build his first home in 20 years. I touted my Certified Green Professional credentials and education.
What does your designation add to your business?
The designation adds credibility and illustrates my efforts to keep current in today’s changing world of home building.
How do your customers respond to your designation?
My clients appreciate the knowledge and give a knowing/impressed nod when I explain what being a CGP means.
Why did you select this designation?
I have always had a quest for knowledge in the architectural energy efficiency field. I even studied earth sheltered design in the 70s. I like to stay one step ahead of the codes and market. CGP was an easy choice.
What additional philanthropic endeavors do you support?
I am active in and donate to the Christina Grimmie Foundation, which helps families after tragedies. As one of their mottos says, “After the headlines are gone, who is left? The families.”
How did you get started in this business? What got you into the industry?
Since I was in junior high I wanted to be a veterinarian or architect. Architect won out. I had worked for a residential architect for a couple of years before going back to commercial design work. The savings and loan crash of the mid-80s resulted in me starting my firm and concentrating on residential. I’ve never looked back.
What do you like most about the industry?
I love the work, individual clients and the builders. While the awards are nice, the best award is that call or note from a happy homeowner saying how much they love their home.
What advice can you give to someone new starting out?
If you are starting out my advice is to never stop learning. You can learn from everyone and anyone. Learn through classes, talking to builders, talking to the trades and others. One of the best places for all three is the Dallas Builders Association or your local association.
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