Stefanie Werner
Visiting Assistant Professor
Biography
Stefanie Werner is a highly regarded architect and designer based in New York City. She is the co-founder of das studio, established in 2007, where she focuses on modern architectural and interior design, sustainable practices, and Passive House standards. Her work spans a variety of residential and commercial projects, including new homes, additions, and renovations, with a particular emphasis on energy efficiency, sustainability, and functional, aesthetic living spaces. In addition to her architectural practice, Stefanie has contributed to academia, teaching at the New York School of Interior Design and Pratt Institute and engaging in workshops related to sustainability. She served as President of the Cape Cod Modern House Trust.
Her approach integrates architectural design with creative interiors and furniture solutions, making her a key figure in environmentally conscious and innovative architecture in New York.
Education
Stefanie Werner has an international educational background, holding a Master’s in Architecture and Urban Design from the Bauhaus University in Weimar, Germany. She also studied at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya in Barcelona under an Erasmus scholarship. She is a Registered Architect, LEED AP, Certified Passive House Designer, and Healthy Material Advocate.
Publications and Projects
Kitchen and Bath Design News Magazine: Kitchen renovation and millwork design
PhotoUno New York: Photography exhibition
Kunstverein Offenbach, Germany: Photography exhibition
NYSID Faculty Exhibition: DAS Studio projects exhibited
Wall Street Journal: “A Wave Hits Fire Island” Two of our residences featured
Passive House Book: “From Small to Extra Large” Passive House apartment renovation.
Fisher Paykal Brochure: Modern Kitchen in Edwardian House.
Dwell Magazine and Elle Decor Italia: Renovation and pool addition of an original
1960’s Horace Gifford / Harry Bates beach house in Fire Island.
Hull Forest Newsletter: Remodel of an Edwardian Lakeview House.
Design Bureau 8/2013: Upper West Side apartment renovation
Apartment Therapy -House Call & Return Engagement sections: West Village Apartment renovation
1st Prize IDA Competition: Exhibited in New York. Published in various magazines and web pages in the US, Canada, Italy, and Australia
AIA NY Architecture Merit Award 2007: Little Ajax Housing Project, Aspen, CO (at Peter Gluck and Partners)
BSA Boston Society of Architects 2006
AIA New York State Housing Design Award 2006: Honor Award
Texas Society of Architects Design Award 2006 For Floating Box House / Wesner House, Austin TX (at Peter Gluck and Partners)
Alwan for the Arts, New York, NY: Exhibition of the Metropolitan Magazine Open Design Competition entry image (group exhibit)
Van Allan Institute New York, NY: Exhibition of competition entry
Haefele Showroom New York, NY: Exhibition of the Wesner House, Austin, TX (at Peter Gluck and Partners)
Bauhaus Universität Weimar, Germany: Exhibition of the best thesis projects. Awarded 1st class
Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya Barcelona, Spain: Exhibition of design studio project