Interviews & media
Conversations where I explain the work in my own voice.
Podcast interviews and outside coverage about Torii Industries, energy systems, product design, sustainability, and the path from an unusual idea to a company.
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The work behind the conversation
Torii Industries Inc.
Rethinking Sustainability on Hidden Appliances
Open sourceThe Good User Experience (Episode #029) / March 28, 2022
A long form conversation on user experience for the appliances most people never see, and why hidden infrastructure deserves better design and sustainability thinking.
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Torii Industries Plots Hot Water as a Service for the Home
Open sourceEarth911 / September 22, 2021
A founder focused conversation around Torii's service model for home hot water and preventive maintenance.
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DC153 Interview: Gordon Olson on Green Water Heater Design
Open sourceDesign Critique / Products for People / October 16, 2021
A design oriented interview touching the product and sustainability logic behind Torii.
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Alternative Heating: A New Age for Energy Efficiency
Open sourceWhere Ideas Launch / November 23, 2021
A podcast appearance continuing the energy efficiency and service systems story.
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Torii Industries, Re Engineering Large Household Appliances
Open sourceEnvironmental Social Justice / May 23, 2023
A later conversation reinforcing the same circular and preventive framing for Torii.
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