Pratt Institute

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Education

BS in Design and Environmental Analysis, Cornell University
M.Arch, SCI-Arc

Biography

Ms. Schneiderman is an Associate Professor of Interior Design in the School of Art & Design at Pratt Institute, and a registered architect and LEED Accredited Professional. Before becoming a design educator, Ms. Schneiderman founded deSc architecture/design/research with a focus in environmentally sustainable design. Her research explores sustainable built environments, the integration of sustainability into the design curriculum, and sustainability and prefabrication. Recent publications include  “The Prefabricated Interior: Design and History” in the Journal Interiors: Design/Architecture/Culture, Prefabricated Kitchen: Substance and Surface in Home Cultures: The Journal of Architecture Design and Domestic Space, the chapter “Integrating Sustainability into Design Curriculum” in Sustainability at Universities – Opportunities, Challenges and Trends, ed. Walter Leil Filho, the chapter “Integrating Sustainability in Design Education” co-authored by Schneiderman will be published in The Sustainable Design Handbook, edited by Stuart Walker and Jacques Giard, will be released in 2012, and her book Inside Prefab: The Ready-made Interior, published by Princeton Architectural Press.