On British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast, a Family Builds an Environmentally Attuned Home

The house harvests rainwater, lets in tons of natural light, and has a vivid viridian bathroom that matches the surrounding foliage.
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While living in Vancouver, Lisa Giroday and Tyler Lepore spent years imagining their dream home on the coast of British Columbia. "Ty was born on the Sunshine Coast, and we have a lot of family there," says Lisa. "Roberts Creek was always where we wanted to live—the small community has everything we need, and it’s home to the best beaches on the coast."

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Laura Mauk
Laura Mauk writes about architecture and design for Dwell, Wallpaper*, the San Francisco Chronicle, Interiors and Luxe.

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