Scot studied at Pratt Institute in New York City earning a Bachelors Degree in Architecture and an Associates Degree in Architectural Technologies. He remained in the city after graduating working for firms such as Marcel Breuer Associates and Bromley Jacobsen eventually starting his own practice after earning his architect's license in 1989.  He is a member of the American Institute Of Architects is Board Certified by the National Council Of Architectural Registration Boards and maintains state licenses in Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts.  Scot also serves on a number of local town boards donating his time and expertise.