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Katherine Gallagher

Katherine Gallagher is a freelance writer covering environmental sustainability with an emphasis on sustainable travel. 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
wood home with grassy roof

This island home has a green roof seeded with native, drought-tolerant plants

Lone Madrone is a 1,600-square-foot vacation retreat located on a rocky, south-facing shoreline on Orcas Island,...

black wood home with massive windows

Prefab holiday home in the Netherlands features transforming rooms

Located on the Dutch island of Texel in the Netherlands, this small holiday home is found just a short walk to...

A rooftop bar during the evening, featuring umbrella overhangs covering several seats.

An adaptive reuse project in Rome features modular meeting rooms

A design collaboration between Masina Studio in Rome and London-based THDP studio, the DoubleTree by...

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Italian thermal spa celebrates 101st anniversary with a sustainable renovation

First completed in 1919, Terme di Saturnia is a world-renowned resort and spa in Italy that is steeped in history....

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Turkey's Ritz-Carlton Residences are constructed with local materials

South African architecture studio SAOTA chose to incorporate some sustainable features in its design for the new...

A landscape with Casa Ojalá, a round, wooden structure, to the left and a valley to the right.

This vineyard suite is tucked into a Tuscan UNESCO world heritage site

Recently unveiled in the Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco in Val d’Orcia, Italy, part of a UNESCO world heritage...

A streetview of a home with a beige, natural stone facade and orange tile roof.

Villa bordering nature reserve features natural stone design

Located in the Spanish town of Sotosalbos, Segovia, the House Salbos honors the 12th-century Romanesque...

concrete cantilevered house covered in plants

The Cantilever House combats a hot climate with sustainable design

Located in the National Capital Region of Delhi, India, the Cantilever House by Zero Energy Design (ZED) Lab features...

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For Purpose Recycling debuts recycled ocean plastic utility belt

Aiming to put an end to ocean plastics while creating income opportunities for those who collect it, Australia-based...

Three images: to the left, a 3d-printer. In the middle, mauve colored clay. To the right, a motorcycle.

Honda and WASP collaborate in 3D printed motorcycle design process

WASP is partnering with HONDA R&D Europe, a global branch of the well-recognized motor company, in a project...

green cellar door built into a hillside

Groundfridge uses insulation, not electricity, to stay cool

Designed by Studio Floris Schoonderbeek, the Groundfridge refrigerated cellar uses the soil’s natural insulation...

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"This House Never Ends" is a sustainable reno in Melbourne

“This House Never Ends'' is a sustainable renovation project located in Melbourne, Australia and designed by...

Mattel reveals new Barbie made from recycled ocean-bound plastic

A new collection from toy company Mattel is using Barbie to engage children in supporting a greener future. The...

To the left, a tree. To the right, two windows on the facade of a house with a white, cross-hatched facade.

The Garden House is built like a renewable power station

This seemingly small, shingle-covered home in Melbourne, Australia may not look like a sustainable powerhouse,...

aerial rendering of single-floor homes with solar panels on the roofs

World’s first 3D-printed neighborhood planned for Rancho Mirage, California

Development company Palari Group and construction technology company Mighty Buildings are teaming up to create...

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