Environmental Considerations

Fractional development means "environmentally friendly" development.

It promotes less building and less energy usage. As a fractional developer, La Sarenne believes that by enabling multiple owners to share and use one property, there will be less strain on the environment, less energy wasted and fewer resources used. "Fractional ownership is the only way to be environmentally sensitive when making that decision to purchase a vacation home," says Bruce Cuthbertson, president of La Sarenne. "By choosing to purchase a fractional vacation home, you're choosing to make a contribution toward a sustainable future."

As an environment-first developer, La Sarenne Luxury Properties is setting an example for other developers to follow. La Sarenne will make a significant donation on behalf of each buyer to the organization of their choice from the following:

Keep Tahoe Blue
Wildlife Shelter, Inc.
Rainforest Alliance

La Sarenne's other environmental initiatives include:

• 100% organic landscaping methods and ingredients
• Using only recycled paper for printed collateral
• Using CFLs whenever possible
• Providing some properties with a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV): an environmentally savvy vehicle to zip around in — perfect for short trips around the neighborhood

La Sarenne is currently in the process of earning carbon neutral credits, thereby lessening its total emissions impact on the environment.