Peco Green Roof

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.

Peco green roof.

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. Hunter legerton at tedxcharleston duration. The peco green roof consistsof several layers from top to bottom.

Participants must be 18 years or older. Tedx talks recommended for you. The peco green roof serves as an emblem of philadelphia s progressive storm water management policies. Peco estimates that the green roof will reduce the annual volume of stormwater runoff by 60 to 70 percent.

Mayor michael nutter has recognized the roof as a step forward in his quest to make philadelphia the greenest city in america. Enjoy a virtual tour of the peco green roof. 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. Totaling over 45 000 square feet it is the largest green roof on an existing building in philadelphia.