
Passive Solar Water Heater
Heating water for domestic use is a major source of emissions of heat-trapping gases, which are the root cause of climate change and sea level rise. A solar water heater
Heating water for domestic use is a major source of emissions of heat-trapping gases, which are the root cause of climate change and sea level rise. A solar water heater
Heating and cooling buildings is one of the leading sources of emissions of heat-trapping gases, which are the root cause of climate change and sea level rise. Solar panels are
Birds flying into windows is the leading cause of human-related bird deaths world-wide. Deflection tape is a simple and affordable step that anyone can take to signal to birds that
A green roof is a living insulation system that can be added onto any flat roof, reducing costs of energy and increasing the longevity of your roof. Green roof soils
Accoya siding is treated using a non-toxic process requiring no sealing or chemical treatments. It is FSC certified and Cradle to Cradle Gold certified, 100% recyclable, and on top of
A DOAS system continually pumps in fresh, dehumidified air from the outdoors into the building, heating and cooling it along the way. This creates more cost-effective and energy-efficient temperature control,
This system captures, stores, and filters rainwater for reuse in flushing the Ryan Resilience Lab’s toilets. This helps to keep polluted rainwater out of the river and also reduces our
The purpose of a flood vent is to relieve hydrostatic pressure from foundation walls, which can otherwise destroy or seriously degrade a foundation wall. These are more resilient than air
Living shorelines provide many benefits, including but not limited to shoreline stabilization and protection, wildlife habitat, and stormwater filtration. They are even a carbon sink – meaning they remove carbon
A rain barrel slows stormwater down and temporarily stores it for reuse in the garden. This cuts down on your water bill and reduces stormwater runoff, the leading cause of
Thank you for your interest in the Elizabeth River Project’s Ryan Resilience Lab. We’re delighted that our site is in high demand. As the Ryan Resilience Lab is operated by a small non-profit with a big environmental mission, please help us make sure your event is a great fit.
Our priority is to host groups with relevance to our mission: to restore the Elizabeth River through equitable collaboration with diverse communities, governments, and businesses. When space and staff support are available, we are happy to host such groups free of charge, but do request that you consider an organizational membership and allow us to offer the opportunity for individual memberships.
Please fill this form out at least 30 days in advance of the event.