The Green Column
by Richard C. MacCrea, Andrews Valley Initiative
rmaccrea@verizon.net
In order for the green movement to create jobs, a long bridge must be crossed, that of education. Local green builders deal with a lack of training among their workers. Organizations like the Southern Appalachian Sustainable Building Council and local builders associations have approached local high schools [...]

The Green Column
by Richard C. MacCrea, Andrews Valley Initiative
rmaccrea@verizon.net
Are you thinking of building or remodeling? The best time to start working on lower energy costs is before the plans are made.
The greatest savings for the least cost starts with how the building sits on the site. By putting the most glass where the warm winter [...]

by Richard C. MacCrea, Andrews Valley Initiative
rmaccrea@mountainhomeshow.com
The Green Column is about our corner of the Appalachian Mountains, and how we can keep them beautiful, consume less energy, and in the process put some people to work. I write this column, but it belongs to you. To keep it interesting and current, I need your input. [...]