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Sun Peaks Green Vacation Home

Take a peek at this study in green building. The two-storey green vacation home at Sun Peaks features unseen energy-?savings systems, natural materials and expansive windows to show off the striking vistas

By Kevin Hinton /

Credit: Gavin Lawrence

This vacation home is a study in green building, from the unseen energy-
savings systems to the natural materials



Credit: Gavin Lawrence

The two-storey home features dramatic expansives of windows, letting the striking vistas take centre stage



Credit: Gavin Lawrence

The living, dining and kitchen spaces are all in one room, keeping the space casual and bright



Credit: Gavin Lawrence

All of the interior walls are insulated with recycled newspaper



Credit: Gavin Lawrence

In the kitchen, items like the stainless steel appliances and glass tile backsplash keep the room from looking too rustic



Credit: Gavin Lawrence

The two-storey home features dramatic expansives of windows, letting the striking vistas take centre stage



Credit: Gavin Lawrence

Fossils are present in the chic marble counters



Credit: Gavin Lawrence

The home’s bathrooms feature eco elements, like steam generators and fans that operate on a timer



Credit: Gavin Lawrence

Upstairs, those large windows show off Sun Peaks’ striking surroundings