Kathleen Zarsky

Kathy is the founder of HOLOS, a sustainability consultancy whose core tenet is ecological intelligence. As a highly skilled Biomimicry Specialist, Kathy is adept at synthesizing strategies that address the dynamic relationship between people and the built environment. Her approach stands out for its holistic exploration of design and systems across scales, using customized frameworks that integrate ecological processes and patterns. Kathy is also the founder of BiomimicryTX, an organization sharing nature-inspired innovation through creative partnerships. Her children, climbing, origami, tinkering, connection to nature, and growing library, fuel her passions.

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