Academic Qualifications - Education

01 Sep 2008 - to date
Appointed UNESCO Chair in Sustainable Urban Development for Asia and the Pacific, by UNESCO Paris
The first UNESCO Chair in Sustainability in the Asia-Pacific has been established on 01 August 2008, to consult on rapid urbanization process. Steffen has been appointed as the inaugural Chair holder. www.unesco.org

June 2008
‘Green Star Accredited Professional’ course and exam (Australia) (passed examination: 13 June 2008).

1999 - Feb. 2003
Ph.D. ('Doktor der Ingenieurwissenschaften') - Technical University Berlin.
Theme of Thesis: 'Der Weg Brasiliens in die Moderne, 1930 - 1955', with 'Distinction'

1988 - 1991
AA. Dipl. - Architectural Association School, London
Postgraduate studies at the AA Architectural Association School of Architecture. Diploma School units with David Gray, Kisa Kawakami, Alvin Boyarsky, and Rodrigo Perez d`Arce. Graduated with 'AA Diploma'

1988 - 1989
Obtained a DAAD Scholarship (German Academic Exchange) for postgraduate studies in London

1988
RIBA Part-2, The Royal Institute of British Architects, London

1987
International Summer Academy Salzburg.
Advanced design studio: Master Class with Prof. Gustav Peichl (July - Aug. 87)

1986
International Summer Academy Salzburg.
Advanced design studio: Master Class with Prof. Otto Steidle (July - Aug. 1986)

1983 - 1988
Dipl. Des. - FH-Mainz, University of Applied Science.
5 years full-time studies: at the Fachhochschule Mainz (1985-88) and at the Fachhochschule Trier (1983-85). Graduated with 'Diplom'

1983 - 1985
Internship in Architects' practices in Stuttgart

1983
Apprenticeship in Cabinet Makers' workshop in Stuttgart

1983
A-levels at the High School in Asperg, near Stuttgart