Stefan enjoys sharing his design philosophy and insights about sustainable architecture and cities. He has given keynote speeches and presentations to audiences including TED, the United Nations, and the American Institute of Architects. He also frequently shares his views with the media, such as CNN, CBS, and the Science Channel.

TED

Stefan Al's innovative approach and global perspective on architecture and urban design have earned him the honor of being selected as a TED Resident. Several of his videos have resonated with audiences worldwide, accumulating millions of views.

Media Appearances

Stefan Al regularly shares his insights on major media platforms. His expertise has made him a sought-after commentator, featuring on CNN, CBS, the Science Channel, and NPR.

CNN

CNN’s Next Frontier, a series about the future of urban living, interviewed Stefan Al to discuss more sustainable skyscrapers.

Science Channel

The Science Channel interviewed Stefan Al in a helicopter flight over Manhattan, where he commented on the engineering challenges of supertall buildings.

NPR Marketplace

According to the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, as much as 72% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 came from cities. Redesigning our cities to be more sustainable is a key factor in reducing emissions and halting the dangerous impact of climate change. But with urban land areas potentially tripling by 2050, where do we start?

Slate Money

Slate Money talks with author and architect Stefan Al on his new book about skyscrapers. They talk about the human desire to build tall buildings (and the backlash to them), why parts of New York don’t work, but Hong Kong does, and why people keep paying premiums for apartments that sway.

NPR Marketplace

What are the changing trends in hospitality and vacationing in America? Kai Ryssdal interviewed Stefan Al on Marketplace about his book The Strip: Las Vegas and the Architecture of the American Dream.

Nevada Public Radio

Is there something to learn from Las Vegas? KNPR interviewed Stefan Al about the surprising innovation behind the buildings of the Las Vegas Strip.

CGTN

Almost one million people move to Asian cities every week, two thirds of the global total. CGTN interviewed Stefan Al on the challenges of urbanization in China, which has added half a billion people to its cities in only forty years.