Our Principal, Brad Khouri, has been appointed Affiliate Assistant Professor at the University of Washington's Department of Architecture for the 2025–2026 academic year. This appointment recognizes his over two decades of dedication to architectural education and his significant contributions to urban housing design.​

Since 2003, Brad has served as a part-time lecturer at UW, teaching a diverse range of studios across undergraduate, graduate, and thesis levels. His courses often focus on the intersection of design innovation, policy, sustainability, and residential development, reflecting his professional expertise in infill urban housing. Notably, he co-led a research studio investigating housing density and equity, where students collaborated on design projects in specific Seattle neighborhoods.

In his new role, Brad will continue to teach the Housing Studio in Fall 2025, guiding students through the complexities of multifamily urban housing design. His ongoing involvement in both academia and professional practice ensures that students benefit from real-world insights and contemporary design challenges.

Samples of the work generated by the students of the 2024/2025 Architecture 503 Studio

b9 Architects is thrilled to announce the well-deserved promotion of Megan Zeien-Perez from Project Designer to Associate. Megan, who joined the firm on December 30, 2019, has consistently demonstrated outstanding dedication, creativity, and leadership in her role.

Megan has been an integral part of the b9 architects team, contributing her skills and expertise to a diverse range of projects, including townhouses, small apartments and our nearly completed 107-unit Passive House certified apartment. Her commitment to excellence, innovative design solutions, and willingness to engage in all aspects of company leadership has set a high standard for the firm.

In her new role as Associate, Megan will be taking on expanded responsibilities, with a focus on championing b9 architects' design standards and brand. Her passion for architecture aligns seamlessly with our commitment to creating site specific, forward thinking design solutions.

Megan's dedication extends beyond her design work, as she regularly seeks out new challenges in non-billable aspects of the firm, including business development. She assists new clients in project feasibility, helping b9 forge meaningful partnerships, and contributes to the firm's growth and success. Her growth mindset makes her an ideal candidate for leadership opportunities.

Additionally, Megan has been playing a key role in the onboarding of new employees, leveraging her experience to ensure a smooth integration of fresh talent into the b9 architects team.

"We are thrilled to recognize Megan's exceptional contributions to b9 architects with this well-deserved promotion to Associate in recognition of her passion for design excellence, commitment to the health of the organization, and enthusiasm for fostering connections with clients and team members" said Bradley Khouri, Principal at b9 architects.

Megan Zeien-Perez's promotion reflects b9 architects' commitment to recognizing and nurturing talent within the organization. As we look to the future, Megan's leadership will play a pivotal role in driving the continued success and growth of b9 architects.

selected works

Ballard Townhouses

Graceland Apartment

Madrone Passive House

Midvale Apartment

Urban Link

Ballard Apartment

Lee Townhouses

Market Townhouses

Aloha Duplex

In early July, Bradley Khouri was given the opportunity to share his experience in applying for and receiving a loan from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP Loan) with a representative of NPR’s Marketplace. The PPP loan, deployed in response to the COVID-19 stay at home orders, is a federal initiative to help employers and small businesses like b9 architects maintain their current staff during the quarantine.

Bradley and b9 architects appreciate the support provided through the PPP. The PPP represented predictable stability for our small business during an incredibly uncertain time. It allowed us to continue focusing on supporting our team at b9 and supporting our clients, while maintaining our commitment to excellent design.

Listen to the full story below, or check it out on Marketplace’s Website.

While we've been a bit quiet here on the blogosphere, our team has been incredibly active in and out of the office!

This past May was Bike Everywhere Month - "a month-long celebration of pedal powered movement" - hosted by Cascade Bicycle Club, whose mission is to improve human lives and the environment through bicycling. 

As part of Bike Everywhere Month, our formidable b9 team, consisting of Brad, Brian, Manuel, Tom, Josh, and Lisa, participated in the Washington Bikes Bike Everywhere Challenge. We are proud to share that we recorded 836 miles, reduced our carbon footprint by 736 lbs, and ranked 299 out of 1739 teams!

As community-builders, we constantly strive to improve our environment with an awareness of the impact we make in both the field of design and construction and our personal lives, and bicycling (and public transportation for the rest of our team..!) is just one of the multiple ways we address that impact. The Washington Bikes Bike Everywhere Challenge was a wonderful way to engage with our community with a greater vision, and we can't wait to participate in the next challenge!