Peco Green Roof Tour

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

Peco green roof tour.

Members and potential members. Enjoy a virtual tour of the peco green roof. The peco green roof is able to hold back 80 of the rain water that falls on it. 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.

Guided maps of sustainability initiatives at temple university. The plants which trap dust absorb carbon dioxide release oxygen and create habitat. Peco green roof tour enjoy the 45 000 square feet of vegetation on the roof of peco s building at 23rd and market street. Tedx talks recommended for you.

Totaling over 45 000 square feet it is the largest green roof on an existing building in philadelphia. Participants must be 18 years or older. 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. This water is then absorbed by the plants slowly released after the storm has passed or evaporates directly into the air.

Join us for a tour of the 45 000 sq. The peco main office building is located at 2301 market street philadelphia pa 19103. Join phs for a tour of the peco building in center city. Peco green roof sustainability tour with pennsylvania horticultural society phs event date.

New late payment charges are currently suspended. Your roof and the environment why green is the new black. Tuesday april 25 2017 9 45am to 11 00am. Foot phs green roof at peco s center city philadelphia headquarters which is located on the 8th floor at 2301 market street philadelphia and offers stunning city views.

Moving smart energy forward in southeastern pennsylvania. Peco is not disconnecting service for non payment until further notice. Spotlight green campus tour. Substrate which supplies water and nutrients to plant roots ensures gas exchange at the roots and provides anchorage to support plants.

Learn about green roof technology and how it can help the environment. Fee is 5 for phs members. Peco main office building with lots of new photos. Additionally green roofs extend the life of a conventional roof reduce heating and cooling costs filter air pollutants provide habitat.

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