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Above – Latest images of the nearly complete James River Ecology School Discovery Center on Presquile National Wildlife Refuge on the James River.

Below – Staff from Watershed Architects, James River Association and J.W. Enochs’ laying out the soon-to-be constructed student “bunkhouse.”
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Site rainwater collection and management. Rainwater harvest from the front porch roof (images below) which will drain into a future rain garden at the right of the house.

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Rainwater collection and diversion between the house and the Moon Gate (below).

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These images show the installation of a 4-stage water filtration and UV sterilization system.

The system is designed for fully potable service and will collect, store and treat rainwater for use in the home. A 1,400 gallon in-ground cistern will hold roof-harvested water and an automatic valve will allow municipal water to fill the cistern if the volume drops below a certain level during periods of lower rainfall.

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Above, the most recent view of the front, showing solar panels, thermally modified wood siding, green roof and brickwork, and a view of the house through the Moon Gate.

Below, solar inverter/charge controller installation and excavation for the cistern.

The solar PV system is a 12 kW bi-modal system designed, in concert with a spectrum of conservation design strategies, to perform within a net zero energy profile. It will also be able to provide up to 2 days of energy autonomy when the grid isn’t available.
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