Tour the PECO Green Roof in 2010!

Want to learn about exciting “green roof” technology? Join PHS for a tour of the PECO building in Center City in 2010.

Upcoming Dates:
Third Tuesday of the Month from 5 to 6 pm.

July 20
August 17
September 21
October 19

About the Green Roof: Totaling over 45,000 square feet, it is the largest green roof on an existing building in Philadelphia. 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 to do.” In its first season, more than 500 people toured the roof.

Video: See a special video about the PECO green roof here.

Tour Info: The fee for tours is $5.00 for PHS members and $10.00 for non members.  Pre-registration is required by the Monday of the week of the tour and must be accompanied by payment.  We are sorry, but participants must be 18 years of age, and there is a limit of 25 people per tour.  The tours will meet in the lobby at the PECO building on Market Street, and will include a short orientation followed by the tour. 

For more information, please contact us here or call Carol Dutill at 215-988-8869.

Plant List: The planting design for the PECO roof contrasts the low-growing non-native succulents over the extensive area with native perennials and ornamental grasses in the planting beds surrounding the viewing deck. The sedums have achieved tremendous coverage in the growing season and performed very well.