Peco Green Roof Tour

Learn about green roof technology and how it can help the environment.

Peco green roof tour.

Peco is not disconnecting service for non payment until further notice. The plants which trap dust absorb carbon dioxide release oxygen and create habitat. Unplugging your devices lowering your heat and smartly disposing of waste are a few ways to leave for break on sustainable note. Peco green roof sustainability tour with pennsylvania horticultural society phs event date.

Your roof and the environment why green is the new black. Moving smart energy forward in southeastern pennsylvania. Additionally green roofs extend the life of a conventional roof reduce heating and cooling costs filter air pollutants provide habitat. For security purposes pre registration is required.

Totaling over 45 000 square feet it is the largest green roof on an existing building in philadelphia. Join us for a tour of the 45 000 sq. This water is then absorbed by the plants slowly released after the storm has passed or evaporates directly into the air. Guided maps of sustainability initiatives at temple university.

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. The peco main office building is located at 2301 market street philadelphia pa 19103.

Participants must be 18 years or older. 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. Enjoy a virtual tour of the peco green roof.

Members and potential members. 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. 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. Spotlight green campus tour.

Hunter legerton at tedxcharleston duration. Fee is 5 for phs members. Join phs for a tour of the peco building in center city. Meet at security desk in lobby of peco building at 2301 market street at 9 50 a m.

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