Peco Green Roof Tour

This water is then absorbed by the plants slowly released after the storm has passed or evaporates directly into the air.

Peco green roof tour.

For security purposes pre registration is required. Moving smart energy forward in southeastern pennsylvania. The peco green roof consistsof several layers from top to bottom. Substrate which supplies water and nutrients to plant roots ensures gas exchange at the roots and provides anchorage to support plants.

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. The peco green roof is able to hold back 80 of the rain water that falls on it. Tuesday april 25 2017 9 45am to 11 00am. Peco main office building with lots of new photos.

Spotlight green campus tour. Join phs for a tour of the peco building in center city. Guided maps of sustainability initiatives at temple university. Learn about green roof technology and how it can help the environment.

Tedx talks recommended for you. Meet at security desk in lobby of peco building at 2301 market street at 9 50 a m. New late payment charges are currently suspended. Members and potential members.

Peco green roof sustainability tour with pennsylvania horticultural society phs event date. The peco main office building is located at 2301 market street philadelphia pa 19103. Unplugging your devices lowering your heat and smartly disposing of waste are a few ways to leave for break on sustainable note. 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.

Peco green roof tour enjoy the 45 000 square feet of vegetation on the roof of peco s building at 23rd and market street. 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. Totaling over 45 000 square feet it is the largest green roof on an existing building in philadelphia. Hunter legerton at tedxcharleston duration.

Your roof and the environment why green is the new black. The plants which trap dust absorb carbon dioxide release oxygen and create habitat. Join us for a tour of the 45 000 sq. Enjoy a virtual tour of the peco green roof.

Participants must be 18 years or older.