Prior to establishing Peter Brown Architects, Peter was a principal with the international design firm, Perkins+Will, serving on the firm's leadership board as the Director for K-12 Education. During his tenure at Perkins+Will, Peter was instrumental in the planning, design and execution of innovative schools nationally and internationally. Awards received for projects completed while employed by Perkins+Will include:

AIA Texas, Studio Award, 2006, Hector Garcia Middle School
AIA Columbia SC, Honor Award, 2006 Blythewood High School
AIA Baltimore, Honorable Mention, 2004, Paul Laurence Dunbar Community High School
Beijing Design Excellence Award Program, First Place, 2003, International School of Beijing
CEFPI McConnell Award Finalist, 2006, Blythewood High School
CEFPI International, Design Concept, 2004 Exhibition of School Architecture
CEFPI Midwest/Great Lakes, John N. Shaw Design Award, 2003, Fearn Elementary School
College Planning & Management Design Showcase, Honorable Mention, 2002, Fearn Elementary
Design Share, Citation Award, 2006, Blythewood High School
Design Share, Honor Award, 2000, Fearn Elementary School
Design Share, Recognized Value Award, 2000, International School of Beijing
Illinois Indiana Masonry Council, Gold Medal Award, Excellence in Masonry, 2000, West Aurora High
School Planning & Management Design Showcase, Honorable Mention, 2002, Fearn Elementary