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Katherine Gallagher

Katherine Gallagher is a freelance writer covering sustainable travel with an emphasis on food and nature. Her work has also appeared in Fodor’s, Far & Wide Travel, Tripsavvy, Treehugger and more. A Northern California native, Katherine graduated from Chapman University with a degree in English and later received a certification in sustainable tourism from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. She also lived in Hawaii from 2013 to 2019 and is active in the environmental nonprofit community. For contact information and to read more of Katherine’s work, visit katgallagher.com
The back of a two-level home comprised of three volumes, sitting on a lush green lawn with a red tree to the right.

Victorian farmhouse transforms into low-energy modern home

Thanks to designers at Guttfield Architecture, a quaint Victorian farmhouse in Harpsden, Henley on Thames has been...

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Wood-clad building in Stockholm features a living roof with solar panels

Located in the large Midsommarkransen urban district of Stockholm, Flora is a newly developed, wood-clad residential...

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Architects build contemporary estate in Poland around an established garden

Instead of purchasing expensive, large trees to place around a newly built residence, this property’s owner decided...

3D-printed pavilion inside warehouse

These custom, igloo-shaped workspaces are 3D-printed with recycled PET

ArchiTech Company in the Netherlands has designed a 3D-printed, modular pavilion using waste from the local port...

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Canoo’s new electric pickup truck features modular design and hidden storage

One would think that designing a highly versatile electric vehicle with over 200 miles of battery range would be...

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Luxome's bamboo bedding is breathable, soft and sustainable

Spring is here — and with it brings flowers, bumblebees and of course, fluctuating weather. No matter where you...

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Architects restore Victorian home and preserve 1950s trees on-site

The architects who imagined a new housing development in the Allston neighborhood of Boston have done their part...

A HECTAR unit full of plants.

HECTAR offers free design plans for open source hydroponics unit

Among all of the new hobbies picked up during the COVID-19 lockdowns, gardening has to be one of the most popular....

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Jennifer Bonner and MALL create affordable ADUs in Los Angeles

MALL’s new proposal aimed at addressing Los Angeles’ need for affordable ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) is...

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Forma Atelier conceptualizes modular treehouses near historic French castle

A village of beautifully designed, sustainable modular treehouses lining the grounds outside of a 13th century...

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Dreamy Costa Rican retreat uses a pavilion concept for minimal impact

Tucked into the trees where the rainforest meets the sea, the Sirena House is a Costa Rican retreat that combines...

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Residential building from the '60s gets an energy-efficient remodel

Located in the Italian city of Turin, this residential building from the '60s has undergone a sustainable renovation...

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Charlotte McCurdy, Phillip Lim design carbon-neutral algae sequin dress

Sequins have long been a source of concern for environmentally conscious fashion designers. Made of tiny bits of...

A Tokyo cityscape at dusk.

Redevelopment project brings major green space to Tokyo

Set for completion in 2023, the Toranomon-Azabudai Urban Redevelopment Project is a collaboration between urban...

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Brooklyn Home Company designs passive townhouse with raw wood elements

New York-based collective The Brooklyn Home Company has designed a passive townhouse in the Carroll Gardens neighborhood...

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