Peco Green Roof

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Peco green roof.

Participants must be 18 years or older. Your roof and the environment why green is the new black. Enjoy a virtual tour of the peco green roof. Peco estimates that the green roof will reduce the annual volume of stormwater runoff by 60 to 70 percent.

Substrate which supplies water and nutrients to plant roots ensures gas exchange at the roots and provides anchorage to support plants. The peco green roof consistsof several layers from top to bottom. Peco green roof tour enjoy the 45 000 square feet of vegetation on the roof of peco s building at 23rd and market street. The plants which trap dust absorb carbon dioxide release oxygen and create habitat.

The traditional german technology that inspired the design and construction of this roof is proving to be a fountain of inspiration and education for design professionals and corporate developers alike. 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. Tedx talks recommended for you. Totaling over 45 000 square feet it is the largest green roof on an existing building in philadelphia.