Peco Green Roof Tour

Participants must be 18 years or older.

Peco green roof tour.

Join phs for a tour of the peco building in center city. 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. Additionally green roofs extend the life of a conventional roof reduce heating and cooling costs filter air pollutants provide habitat. Peco green roof sustainability tour with pennsylvania horticultural society phs event date.

Members and potential members. For security purposes pre registration is required. Enjoy a virtual tour of the peco green roof. 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. Join us for a tour of the 45 000 sq. Peco main office building with lots of new photos. Tuesday april 25 2017 9 45am to 11 00am.

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. Tedx talks recommended for you. The peco main office building is located at 2301 market street philadelphia pa 19103.

Fee is 5 for phs members. Guided maps of sustainability initiatives at temple university. New late payment charges are currently suspended. Totaling over 45 000 square feet it is the largest green roof on an existing building in philadelphia.

Hunter legerton at tedxcharleston duration. Unplugging your devices lowering your heat and smartly disposing of waste are a few ways to leave for break on sustainable note. 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. Peco is not disconnecting service for non payment until further notice.

Substrate which supplies water and nutrients to plant roots ensures gas exchange at the roots and provides anchorage to support plants. The plants which trap dust absorb carbon dioxide release oxygen and create habitat. Your roof and the environment why green is the new black. The peco green roof is able to hold back 80 of the rain water that falls on it.

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