OPACI-COAT-300® Project: The Casey in Portland, Oregon, USA
Spandrel Glass Unit Configuration: Vitro® Architectural Glass Starphire Low-iron monolithic glass + OPACI-COAT-300® #0-1060 Primary White (2)
n 2008, The Casey condominiums were certified LEED platinum, making the building the first high-rise condominium residence in the United States of America to reach the highest standard of green building designated by the US Green Building Council. The Casey combines a full slate of leading-edge green features with outstanding architecture and luxury design to create an exceptional living experience.
Gerding Edlen achieved all the 55 LEED credits it applied for on the Casey, exceeding the 52 required for platinum. The building incorporates a comprehensive array of sustainable design principles, including reduced usage of fossil fuels; sustainable, regional, renewable and low-VOC materials; water-efficient fixtures and appliances; glazing to reduce glare and heat gain; an eco-roof for storm water management and to reduce the heat island effect; efficient mechanical equipment; a solar PV system to provide renewable energy to the building; and ERVs (Energy Recovery Ventilators) in each unit that recover exhausted (waste) heat and use it to preheat incoming fresh air. These features significantly reduce the building's environmental impact and are expected to achieve a 52% energy savings over a code-compliant building.
OPACI-COAT-300® water-based silicone glass coating in # 0-1060 Primary White was applied to Vitro Starphire® low-iron glass for the bright white spandrel facade accents. OPACI-COAT-300® can qualify up to 8 LEED credits. See the attached PDF for point guidance.
