Designed to evoke the feeling of a retreat from the everyday, Bleu Claire on Longboat Key is inspired by the villas of the French Riviera. The community’s understated elegance reflects the beauty of its natural surroundings and the enchanting views of the Gulf of Mexico. From the sounds of gentle waves lapping against gleaming white sand just outside your door to a host of elegant appointments in each of only eleven distinctive residences, nowhere will you find serenity more appreciated.

As a responsible steward of the environment, the Bleu Claire Development Team has committed to develop Bleu Claire as a Green Community. In doing so, Bleu Claire will follow the highest environmental standards as created by the Florida Green Building Coalition. “Going Green” will not only help retain the natural beauty of the community’s environment, but will also provide long term health benefits, cost savings and higher property values.

The Bleu Claire property will “Go Green” by using certified design standards, some of the Green aspects will include:

• High efficiency lighting and HVAC systems

• Lighting systems with energy saving bulbs

• High quality building materials with Low VOC’s(Volatile Organic Compounds)

• White insulated roof to reduce heat

• Sealed air ducts during construction to enhance indoor air quality

• Pervious pavers throughout the site to allow rainwater to seep into the ground

• Highly rated insulation on all exterior walls to enhance energy savings

• Hot water recirculation system in each residence

• Trash chute with recycle bin in each residence

• High impact, high rated glass windows to limit heat transfer(?)

• Environmental Management plan designed to set Green standards for managing operations at the property after construction

Here are some of the benefits to the community and the select few who have the privilege of calling Bleu Claire their own.

• Conservation of water(30-50% reduction of water use)

• Reduction of VOC’s(Volatile Organic Compounds) and indoor contaminants i.e Aerosol Sprays, Formaldehyde, Mold, bacteria, etc.

• Improved indoor and outdoor air quality

• Energy Conservation (25 – 30% more energy efficient through insulation, windows, heating and cooling systems)

• Conservation of the current eco-system

• Long term health benefits

• Reduced energy and maintenance costs

• Increased property value