ing on the viewer’s perspective and the light on the building, the coating changes from green to blue hues. This is the result of PPG combining pearlescent pigments with its VARI-Cool line with ULTRA-Cool infrared coating technology. In addition to the reflective color changing technol- ogy, the coatings help the building remain cool, reducing the heat island effect. In relation to the coastal environment, metal
runs the risk of corroding quickly over time, but PPG’s coatings help combat coastline wear and tear. PPG’s Duranar XL Plus coatings applied to the metal roof system are highly resistant to abra- sion and peeling, so the bright colors that define the Port Pavilion are meant to last.
GOLD STARS The metal panels also played a significant role in the project achieving LEED Gold certification, as they contain recycled content and are 100 percent recyclable. Other sustainable features include a photovoltaic system installed by Sullivan Solar Power, San Diego, that will generate up to 14 per- cent of the building’s electrical needs; water ef- ficient fixtures were installed to reduce water use by 20 percent; and 93 percent of the construction was diverted from landfills. The coatings selected for the project also meet cool roof requirements for LEED, California Title 24 and ASHRAE 90.1. Additionally, the building uses 42 percent less energy than the California Title 24 mandates.
Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, San Diego OWNER: San Diego Unified Port District, San Diego ARCHITECT: Bermello Ajamil & Partners Inc., Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Jaynes Corp., San Diego METAL INSTALLER: Challenger Sheet Metal, San Diego PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLER: Sullivan Solar Power, San Diego