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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
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This green-roofed cabin is made from local cedar and glass

A year-round retreat for a young family in British Columbia, this contemporary cabin is found nestled along the...

Three rounded, stone shaped buildings with a small window and doorway. Red flowers dot the landscape in front, and trees make up the background.

Dolmen Shelter renderings imagine stone-shaped guest rooms

Sibling team Davit and Mary Jilavyan have imagined a boutique hotel with stone-shaped guest rooms partially...

On the left, white bed in small room with wood-beamed ceilings. On the right, small hallway with wood floors and white walls

Mint Tiny Homes’ Loft Edition model is full of natural light

For those who love the idea of a tiny home but hate the thought of feeling cramped inside a small space, the Loft...

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Studio Rygalik's Circula bench uses sustainable materials

Designed by Tomek Rygalik, Circula is a circular bench made from sustainable materials such as FSC-certified...

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Suspended treehouses provide epic views of a fjord in Norway

Just 20 minutes from the town of Odda, through the steep Norwegian hillsides, something magical sits at the edge...

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The River House shows off a green renovation in Ireland

Located in the beautiful County Kilkenny of Ireland, the River House contains a unique mixture of Portuguese design...

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DIY building plans for the luxurious Patara Tiny Home are now for sale

There’s more than one great reason to consider a tiny home, whether for living minimally, reducing energy use...

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Futuristic aviary design uses piezoelectric energy to mimic bird movements

A combination aviary and bird-watching platform in China’s Suzhou Taihu Lakeside National Wetland Park, this...

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Den's DIY flat-pack cabin kit takes just 3 days to build

DIY cabin company Den recently released its newest flat-pack cabin kit. The Den Complete A-Frame Cabin kit costs...

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O2 Treehouse to launch a treehouse-based hospitality company

Treehouse design and construction company O2 Treehouse is expanding to include large-scale hospitality. The Oakland-based...

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Sustainable interior design trends for 2021

While 2020 was defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us were grateful for the extra time spent with families...

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Capri’s new electric power station replaces the island’s diesel plant

On the island of Capri in Italy, the new Terna electric power station is an innovative example of sustainable architecture...

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This modular prefab office space offers sustainable solutions

London studio Boano Prišmontas is no stranger to projects that highlight sustainable workspaces. Once the...

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ÖÖD prefab glass cabin immerses you in nature while you work

In a world where remote work is becoming the norm, modular design studio ÖÖD is offering a sustainable solution...

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CRA reveals the world’s first compostable marker

Design and innovation practice Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA) recently unveiled what it claims to be the world’s...

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