MATERIAL STATISTICS
Philadelphia's tallest building was constructed with a sustainable
design that makes it eligible for LEED Certification from the US Green
Building Council. The interiors and exteriors of Comcast Center will
bear the eco-friendly mark.
The floor heights vary from 13ft to 17ft, thus providing sufficient
ventilation and natural light to every part of the building. These
design aspects also reduce the burden on electricity.
Recycled materials were used for the carpeting in Comcast Center.
Building systems, like heating and air conditioning, are controlled
floor-by-floor to avoid excess consumption. The paints used carry
minimal volatile organic compounds and external window screens have
been installed in the winter garden to check the sunlight.
"Philadelphia's tallest building was constructed with a sustainable design."
Steel frames and glass are the main structural components of the
Comcast Center. The stairs of the building are extra wide to
accommodate firefighting needs in case of emergency. The contractors
have also installed emergency lighting in the stairs. Comcast Center
has 35 high-speed elevators. Go here to see the full article http://www.designbuild-network.com/projects/comcast/
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