Peco Green Roof Tour

Join phs for a tour of the peco building in center city.

Peco green roof tour.

Says denis o brien the company s president and ceo as a major business in the region being environmentally responsible is not just a nice thing to do it s the right thing. New late payment charges are currently suspended. Tuesday april 25 2017 9 45am to 11 00am. Participants must be 18 years or older.

Join us for a tour of the 45 000 sq. Enjoy a virtual tour of the peco green roof. The peco green roof consistsof several layers from top to bottom. Learn about green roof technology and how it can help the environment.

This water is then absorbed by the plants slowly released after the storm has passed or evaporates directly into the air. The peco green roof is able to hold back 80 of the rain water that falls on it. Tedx talks recommended for you. Substrate which supplies water and nutrients to plant roots ensures gas exchange at the roots and provides anchorage to support plants.

Peco is not disconnecting service for non payment until further notice. Hunter legerton at tedxcharleston duration. Moving smart energy forward in southeastern pennsylvania. Members and potential members.

Peco green roof tour enjoy the 45 000 square feet of vegetation on the roof of peco s building at 23rd and market street. Peco green roof sustainability tour with pennsylvania horticultural society phs event date. The plants which trap dust absorb carbon dioxide release oxygen and create habitat. For security purposes pre registration is required.

Your roof and the environment why green is the new black. Peco main office building with lots of new photos. Totaling over 45 000 square feet it is the largest green roof on an existing building in philadelphia. Fee is 5 for phs members.

Additionally green roofs extend the life of a conventional roof reduce heating and cooling costs filter air pollutants provide habitat. The peco main office building is located at 2301 market street philadelphia pa 19103. Guided maps of sustainability initiatives at temple university. Visit the website here see peco energy from above via google maps see the case study from roofmeadow read linda velazquez s november 5 2011 sky gardens blog post gpw.

Meet at security desk in lobby of peco building at 2301 market street at 9 50 a m.