What We Do

We design, build, and support regenerative projects using ecological design principles and practical construction methods. Our work includes food-growing systems, composting infrastructure, green building elements, and site improvements. We collaborate with partners to plan, construct, and maintain these systems over time.

Group of children and adults smiling in front of a sign that says 'Free Food' in multiple languages, at a community food sharing event.
People working in a garden with raised beds, some sitting and some kneeling, surrounded by a wire fence decorated with colorful flags, in a backyard with houses and trees in the background.
Several small potted basil plants growing in a greenhouse or garden center.
A group of eleven people standing outdoors in a backyard garden, smiling. They are surrounded by gardening tools, bags, and garden beds, with a wooden fence, houses, trees, and a cloudy sky in the background.
A vegetable garden with raised wooden beds filled with lush green plants, some supported by a wooden framework, in a backyard enclosed by a wooden and wire fence and houses in the background.
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Group of people gathered outside in front of a brick building, some with backpacks and planting tools, indicating a community gardening or environmental project.
A collage of various organizational logos and icons on a light gray background, representing community groups, libraries, educational institutions, and environmental organizations.
A small urban garden with young plants supported by metal cages, surrounded by mulch and bordered by houses and a wooden fence.
A woman and a man standing next to a refrigerator stocked with brown paper bags of food and fresh produce, with a sign above it that reads "FREE FOOD COMIDA GRATIS" in colorful letters, outdoors on a sunny day.
Man and woman smiling outdoors near a chain-link fence, with trees and other people in the background.
Overgrown backyard garden with wildflowers and plants, next to a green house with a balcony.
Three people standing indoors with a certificate, smiling at the camera. The woman in the middle is holding a certificate that reads "Love Your Block Project" and "Wilbur Street Landscaping Neighbors." The man on the left has a beard and tattooed arm
A group of children and a man planting a young tree in a park or garden. The children are holding shovels and digging, while the man guides them. The background shows parked cars and trees.
Teacher standing in front of students in a classroom during a discussion.
People standing and crouching around two brown chickens on a grassy area with patches of dirt.
A group of young people, mostly girls, gathered outside around a person kneeling on the ground, planting a small flower in the soil. One girl is holding the flower pot, and the person kneeling is helping plant it. Others watch attentively, and an adu
Group of young people in their garden, with plants and gardening supplies, in front of a house.
A group of people attending a presentation in a room with bookshelves and a whiteboard. A man with a beard and wearing a beanie and brown jacket stands at the front, smiling. Children and adults sit around tables, some taking notes and others listeni
Group of children picking out plants or gardening supplies from a greenhouse outside.
A diverse group of people, including children and adults, posing for a photo in a lush garden with plants and trees.
Schoolyard with blooming flowers in foreground, fenced area with picnic tables, small trees, playground equipment, and school building in the background under a clear blue sky.

Community

In addition to client-based work, our community-based projects are intended to demonstrate practical, small-scale approaches to regenerative land use. By working with local groups and institutions, we help design and implement systems for food production, composting and material reuse, and low-impact energy use that can be maintained over time and adapted to different sites and needs.

“We don’t have a right to ask whether we are going to succeed or not. The only thing we have a right to ask is, ‘What’s the right thing to do? What does this earth require of us if we want to continue to live on it?’”

— Wendell Berry

Who We Are

  • Richard Daley

    Grounded in practice and guided by a whole-systems approach to design and building, Richard’s work centers on regenerative, human-scale systems. His primary interests include agroecology and agroforestry, timber framing and green building, and the design of sustainable systems that serve collective needs. Over the years he has collaborated on numerous projects and facilitated workshops in varied settings, from formal institutions to grassroots gatherings. Richard holds a degree in Green Building from the State University of New York, and his writing has appeared in Permaculture Design Magazine, Lion’s Roar Magazine, Resilience, and other publications.

  • Mollie Daley

    Mollie supports Sunray Sustainability through administrative coordination, outreach, and project support. She has spent many years as a career and technical education teacher in both private and public institutions and has served as a work-based learning coordinator, connecting high school students with internship and career exploration opportunities while partnering with numerous businesses throughout the Capital District. Through this work, she has most enjoyed building relationships with community members and working directly with youth and families as part of Sunray Sustainability’s educational programs and ongoing projects.