Other comments
Explanation to abbreviations used in the survey
3. Do you usually attend other lighting conferences?
National
Regional
CIE Sessions
Lux Europe
Yes
No
No answer
|
30
13
10
1349
18
4
|
4. Do you usually attend other energy conferences?
ECEEE
ACEEE
National
ad hoc energy conferences, etc.
|
8
6
16
6
|
Yes
No
No answer
|
37
32
2
|
5. Did you attend any of the previous Right Light Conferences?
Stockholm
Yes
No
Arnhem
Yes
No
Newcastle
Yes
No
|
1991
9
621993
12
59 1995
14
57
|
6. Do you think that Right Light Three was useful for you?
|
1 (not very useful) - 5 (very useful)
|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| - | 2 | 9 | 27 | 31 |
7a. Do you think that Right Light complements other conferences?
Energy conferences
Yes
No
|
56
5 |
Comments:
Yes:
- Best venue for exchange of information focused on efficiency, programs and lighting- this is a fringe topic at other Energy & Lighting conferences. ( research estab., USA)
- There are some overlaps but not many. (research estab., India)
- We will look carefully next time at the program to see if we want to participate. (rese. esab., energy manag. cons., DK)
- Because of the big number of disciplines. (M.L.E., Netherlands)
- Specific conference on energy-efficient lighting. Maybe you should organise it every three year instead of two. (N/F Gov.-N.E.A., Netherlands)
- I think it is a good combination that I haven¹t found in other conferences. (N/F Gov.- N.E.A., USA)
- My organisations interest is energy saving and efficiency improving. In this sense RL4 complements. (D.A., Sweden)
- Add to the main problems of energy efficiency the specific problems of lighting. (N.G/N.P., P.L.O., R.E, Bulgaria)
- However, the tendency is to develop to a academic world. The final practical knowledge need to come available for the installer specified. (L.D.C, Netherlands)
- Broader outlook. Energy efficiency ties up with technical, marketing of lighting. (L.D.C, B.D/A, M.L.E., USA)
- Light is still not understood to be a central issue in energy. (L.D.C., B.D/A, UK)
- Focus on lighting, from multiple prospective, is much special than in most energy conferences. (R.E, USA)
- Artificial lighting is always an energy issue so Right Lights paper an this topic are certainly appropriate for an ²energy² conference. (R.E., UK)
- Complements ECEEE - haven¹t had any experience of any others. (R.E, UK)
- Lighting is a very important subject on the third sector, in Portugal, for example, is responsible for the largest energy consumption in some non-residential buildings. (R/S/L, Portugal)
- Lighting a part of ecology building design. (B.D/A, Sweden)
- The angel to the subject is different. (E.M.C, Denmark)
- Aspects regarding the influence of light sources on power supply. (P:L.O., L.D.C., R.E, Romania)
7b. Lighting conferences
Comments:
Yes.
- Attention on European problems alone decreases the overlap considerably. (research estab., India)
- World-wide, energy efficiency, psychology, policy makers. (M.L.E., Netherlands)
- RL is more about policy and implementation and less technical than other lighting conferences. (N/F Gov.-N.E.A., Netherlands)
- More technical papers. (N/F Gov. - N.E.A., R.S.L. Gov., Denmark)
- A lot more attention for domestic lighting. (N/F Gov.-N.E.A., Netherlands)
- Good complement to lighting technical conferences - making the link to policy. (N.G/N.P, USA)
- Complete the pure lighting problems with the energy efficiency in lighting. (N.G/N.P., P.L.O., R.E, Bulgaria)
- I think you need to add a workshop session for the installer, specifier and energy consultant to get besides the academic discussions, the practical discussion how to implement. (L.D.C, Netherlands)
- Energy efficiency ties up with Human factors, nodal science, architecture and design. (L.D.C, B.D/A, M.L.E., USA)
- Energy is hardly an issue in most forums dealing with lighting design. (L.D.C., B.D/A, UK)
- It is very successfully covers daylight + artificial lighting topics. Did not see enough discussion of glass technology though. (R.E., UK)
- I got a lot of useful information on this subject. (R/S/L, Portugal)
- Can imagine that energy and lighting subject fits very well as part of general lighting conferences. (M.L.E, Netherlands)
- Right Light has its own place on the Energy and Lighting conferences. (University, Romania)
8. Is there any category of attendees you would like to see more of at Right Light?
Policy makers
Manufacturers
Lighting Quality
Human Response
Product Managers
Participants from Developing Countries
Utility
Financial People
Commercial People
"Market People"
Architects
Designers
Students
Educators
Engineers
|
4
19
1
1
1
4
3
3
2
2
6
4
4
2
2
|
9. Do you think any subject was given too much attention?
YES:
Implementation CFL´s
Torchieres
Daylighting
Energy Consumption
Road Lighting
Asthetics
Electric Utilities
|
6
2
8
2
1
1
1
|
10. Do you think any subject was given too little attention?
YES:
Public Lighting
"Brainstorming"
Energy saving in developing countries
Financial Schemes
Presentation done by manufactures
Education (lighting)
Design
Technology
"Solutions"
Human factors
Lighting Quality
Light Sources
Glass Technology
Computer modelling
Residential lighting
Policy
Marketing
Ergonomy
Visual Comfort
Application Aspects
|
1
1
2
1
3
2
3
1
4
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
|
11. Did we omit any subject that should have been addressed?
YES:
- Street and Public Lighting
- Timing and Strategies for Investment
- Fiber Optics
- Design and Manufacturing of Right Light
- Office Changes
- Management
- Research methods in Daylight
- ²Now-Energy benefits²
- The sale of technics
12. How would you rate the following parts of the conference?
|
1-not very useful -> 5-very useful |
Session/Panels
Technology
Implementation
Poster
Workshop
Other
Exhibition
Proceedings
|
1
1
-
5
-
3
- |
2
3
3
20
2
17
2 |
3
13
10
24
4
26
4 |
4
30
30
13
39
13
25 |
5
17
20
6
19
5
33 |
don´t know
7
8
3
6
7
6 |
Comments:
- Very useful conference expressing realistic options. Could durell a lit more on problems in developing countries, a very big market. (research estab., India)
- In the workshop sessions it was difficult for the speakers to do his/her presentation standing-up. People had to sit, which is not the way to do a presentation! (N/F Gov.-N.E.A., Netherlands)
- The poster sessions were not addressed enough and "hidden" away. (N/F Gov. - N.E.A., R.S.L. Gov., Denmark)
- I suggest that a day (of the sessions) be dedicated to Develop. Coop. and Develop. Countries to address new design + technologies in lighting concepts that bring about savings. Development Agencies & Financing Institutes + forget groups in Africa, Asia & some S. American countries. (D.A., Sweden)
- I like the emphasis ohm implementation and application in the real world. (N.G/N.P, USA)
- The poster sessions were not so clear, poor lighting to read and which poster were "active" was not clear for me; when I´ve to be there and explain/discuss. A next time a better set-up with only the ²active² poster is probably better. (L.D.C, Netherlands)
- Posters are very important. They should´ve been publicated in the book. (L.D.C, B.D/A, M.L.E., USA)
- Posters could be wall mounted adjacent to coffee areas. (L.D.C., B.D/A, UK)
- The smaller auditory were rather long and thin for people at the back. (L.D.C., B.D/A, UK)
- Themed debate sessions could replace panel debate? (L.D.C., B.D/A, UK)
- Because of the room configuration (long) it was hard to follow the workshops if seated in the back. (R.E., Canada)
- I´m afraid I don´t think it worked giving the posters equal status, especially not having a poster session at the same time as other sessions. (R.E, UK)
- Some papers were weak and some weakly presented. Stronger reviewing required. If necessary forget about being "political correct" if it is going to reduce the overall quality. (R.E, New Zealand)
- The proceedings should have all parts of each presentation, not only part of them. (R/S/L, Portugal)
- If it´s useful or not, depends on your affiliation and work. (E.M.C, Denmark)
- Makers of papers should be there more to explain. (M.L.E, Netherlands)
12. Please rate the general quality of papers and presentations
|
1-not very useful -> 5-very useful |
Sessions/panels
Paper in Session
Presentations
Poster papers
Posters
|
1
-
-
-
2 |
2
2
2
6
8 |
3
9
20
23
30 |
4
38
40
23
15 |
5
17
7
8
3 |
don´t know
5
3
12
13 |
Comments:
- Some major papers/presentation need a bit more time and all panels would help from a longer comment period. (research estab., USA)
- Papers technical standard could have been better. (res. estab., India)
- Presentations varied, depending on who did it. (M.L.E., Netherlands)
- Please next time less professors and more practical people! Less academical researchers. (N/F Gov.-N.E.A., Netherlands)
- Encourage presenters to use photographs if possible and to limit sides full of text. (N.G/N.P, USA)
- The level of quality is very difficult to judge if you are not at all working in the fields presented. (L.D.C., B.D/A., B.O/M, P.R/B. C, Sweden)
- I had so little time to look at the poster - I only looked at two or three. There could have been more time for theme.(R.E., Sweden)
- I don´t know what you mean by "Poster Papers" and "Posters" (What´s the difference?). (R.E., Canada)
- All session I attended were very well chaired + people were made to keep to time which is very important. (R.E, UK)
- Haven´t had a chance to read the proceedings. Posters were not given enough prominence in display. (R.E, New Zealand)
- Quality of paper differs per item. (M.L.E, Netherlands)
12a. Registration fees.
|
1 - Not worth the money - 5 - Well worth the money |
1
1 |
2
3 |
3
18 |
4
33 |
5
11 |
Don´t know
6 |
12b. How much in USD do you think a three-day conference like this one should cost?
$400
6 |
$500
28 |
$600
15 |
$700
10 |
$800
- |
$900
- |
Don´t know:
11 |
Comments:
- Perhaps find less expensive "banquet" so more can afford to attend. (research estab., USA)
- This is even high from the Developing Countries standard (such as India). (res. estab., India)
- Speakers should have a reduction in price. ( rese. estsb., energy manag. consu., DK)
- Costs include travelling, hotel, food, expenses conference itself, 500-600$ for professional organisations for universities this fee seems to be high. You should ask this to those that didn´t come. (M.L.E., Netherlands)
- The prize during Right Light 4 was ok. Not more, the gala dinner was really worth the money. (N/F Gov.-N.E.A., E.M.C., Sweden)
- One + 1/2 day conference concentrated on development cooperation program on saving energy in new lighting approaches. (D.A., Sweden)
- I found it quite expensive. I would like to see a less expensive venue used. Hard for NGO + developing country organisations to participate at these prices. (N.G/N.P, USA)
- This evaluation depends very much on the possibilities to pay for participants from different countries. (N.G/N.P., P.L.O., R.E, Bulgaria)
- As a guest of NUTEK and not paying anything, it was of course well worth The. "fee". (L.D.C., B.D/A., B.O/M, P.R/B. C, Sweden)
- Cheaper cultural events (evening programs). (L.D.C, M.L.E, Austria)
- Accommodation in smaller hotels. (L.D.C, M.L.E, Austria)
- The gala was to expensive, why Hotel d´Angleterre? (L.D.C., Denmark)
- IAEEL should aim to arrange Right Light in appropriate facilities to the lowest cost. (L.D.C., B.D/A, UK)
- But, there should be special prices for students. (R.E., Sweden)
- I think I would prefer to have a little bit less on the "Lunch" and keep the same quality of the conference. (R.E., Canada)
- Can cost be scaled according to affiliation? (R.E, UK)
- It is hard to make judgement when the cost of living in the host city has such a major impact. (Copenhagen is very expensive!) (R.E, New Zealand)
- Fees should/could be staggered: lower fees for professionals still in training. (J.M, "Europe")
- I think that the price was very reasonable. (E.M.C, Denmark)
- I don´t know exactly but for eastern countries participants is difficult to attend the conference. (P:L.O., L.D.C., R.E, Romania)
- $700 because the extra costs for travelling/hotel. (E or E.U, Netherlands)
- This is difficult for me, but I think not more than $500. (University, Romania)
13. The time allocated for social events.
Too much time
Too little time
Just right
|
3
5
58 |
Comments:
- Too expensive gala dinner. (R.E, E.M.C, DK)
- Very good! (D.A., Sweden)
- Good, fun, good opportunity to get to know people. The gala dinner was unnecessary expensive though. (N.G/N.P, USA)
- Some more information on history, culture etc. of the host country. (N.G/N.P., P.L.O., R.E, Bulgaria)
- Wonderful! (L.D.C., B.D/A., B.O/M, P.R/B. C, Sweden)
- Very good organised and attractive. (L.D.C, Netherlands)
- I didn´t participate, but would if the conference not were in my own country. (L.D.C, Denmark)
- More vegetarian dishes. (L.D.C, B.D/A, M.L.E., USA)
- The dinner was prohibitively expensive - some could not afford to attend. (R.E, USA)
- The first night was very fun. The experimentarium is an ideal setting. (R.E., Canada)
- Good choice of events! (R.E., Belgium)
- Great fun! ( Despite the confusion over the buses...) More of a chance to dance next time?? (R.E, UK)
- It is important to keep them optimal and not include the dinner etc. in the registration fee. (R.E, New Zealand)
- Conferences also serve the purpose of maintaining or making new contacts; short presentations allowed an insight into a speaker¹s work/area; younger/innovative speakers should be invited, not always the same ones! Europeans should become more involved; RL4 was Scandinavia, USA, Asia and not many central Europeans. (J.M, "Europe")
- I would like to say that the second social event was very expensive. (R/S/L, Portugal)
- First evening very interesting. (B.D/A, Sweden)
- There should be organised some tour around the city see Stockholm/Arnhem/Newcastle. (E or E.U, Netherlands)
- Too much: first day. Perfectly organised. (M.L.E, Netherlands)
14. Other comments:
- On the whole, the conference presented a right cross section people with very positive approach and result. (R.E, E.M.C, E. or E.U, India)
- Please give time for a few questions after each presentation - to collect questions at the end kills. (R.E, E.M.C, DK)
- Please do not try to make global sessions like session 9 which makes very inhomegenious sessions and makes it difficult to choose where to go. (R.E, E.M.C, DK)
- Please do not shift the order of speakers at sessions. (R.E, E.M.C, DK)
- The paper on T5 shouldn´t have come through the paper committee, the way it was presented. Fagerhult claimed a lot of things for T5 that didn´t have to do anything with T5. ETAP will sent you a reaction. (M.L.E., Netherlands)
- Nice events! (N/F Gov.-N.E.A., Netherlands)
- Procedure for paper reviewing. (N/F Gov. - N.E.A., R.S.L. Gov., Denmark)
- Very nice social events. The Experimentarium was very intending. (N/F Gov. - N.E.A., Sweden)
- On the theme of interest stated above, the session on energy saving lighting should treat lamps/fittings; solar in "households", "industries", "public areas + streets", "building complexes" in developing countries, cost benefits analysis, environment, life cycle approach, actual projects under implementations verifying red saving in energy. (D.A., Sweden)
- Less emphasis on CFL technology, more on financial framenores for improving energy efficiency of lighting trough a variety of measures and technologies. (N.G/N.P, USA)
- Thank you to the organisation Committee for the work well done! (N.G/N.P., P.L.O., R.E, Bulgaria)
- Another useful and memorable RL conference - essential that we have another! Well done to the organisers. (N.G/N.P, UK)
- Found the conference very informative, place to meat people and technical engineers - researchers doing similar work. (P.L.O, South America)
- I had a superb time socially, but could not erasp much of the proceedings of sessions since they were mostly on a very high technological level and quite out of my field of work. (L.D.C., B.D/A., B.O/M, P.R/B. C, Sweden)
- People of UK and USA should recognise that not everybody is able to understand their dialect fast and clear. (L.D.C, M.L.E, Austria)
- Looking forward to ²Right Light 5² in 1999! (L.D.C, Denmark)
- Could be more joined with local sightseeing and ethnic lariats. (L.D.C, B.D/A, M.L.E., USA)
- I enjoyed the conference - it was very well organised. However, costs were too high. The conference fee alone would cover 2 month of my personal housing costs - that is too steep. There may be some important audiences that are missing this conference because they cannot afford it. Could be done just as well but perhaps a little more simply. (R.E, USA)
- More clear/strict procedure for paper reviewing should be aimed at. (R.E, Denmark)
- Excellent job. Good mix of topics. Adequate time for discussion. Management size (number of attendees was about right) (R.E, USA)
- Excellent environment at the gala dinner! (R.E., UK)
- There was so little time in between sessions to ask personal/small questions to the people giving the presentations. Lunch was also very short for this reason. (R.E., Sweden)
- I was a bit sorry that the gala dinner was so expensive, some people couldn´t afford it. (R.E., Canada)
- Congratulations on the spotless organisations. (R.E., Belgium)
- It is expensive to travel half a way around the world (and back). Please try to balance this by keeping registration costs low (choose the host city with care-see above) and by providing a future conference outside Europe. (R.E, New Zealand)
- It is very important for the Mediterranean countries to have more knowledge¹s on relation between lighting and air conditioning. The good use of the daylight and the air conditioning is the another subject that I would like to attend. (R/S/L, Portugal)
- It was my first Right Light conference and I think that it was very enriching. (E.M.C, Denmark)
- To much proceedings on a high standard of abstract investigation on universal level and fare to little practical instruments and examples to implement the technics on a large scale what is the basic meaning of the conference. (E or E.U, Netherlands)
- Worthwhile to see how different countries are occupied with various lighting energy implementations. (M.L.E, Netherlands)
- It was great to see such a large participation¹s of American professionals at the conference! (M.L.E, Germany)
2. Country
USA
Canada
UK
Netherlands
Norway
Sweden
India
New Zealand
Germany
Romania
Denmark
Portugal
South Africa
Italy
Belgium
Bulgaria
Switzerland
Spain
Austria
France
Iceland
IEA
Europe
Didn´t answer
|
9
1
5
9
1
10
1
1
3
2
10
2
1
1
3
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
2 |
Notes:
R.E = Research Establishment
E.M.C = Energy Management Consultant
E or E.U = Electric or Energy Utility
M.L.E = Manufacturer of Lighting Equipment
N/F Gov. - N.E.A = National/Federal Government - National Energy Agency
R/S/L = Regional/State/Local Government
D.A = Development Aid
N.G/N.P = Non-governmental/Non-profit Org
P.L.O = Professional Lighting Org.
L.D.C = Lighting Design Consultant
B.D/A = Building Design/Architechture
B.O/M = Building Owner/Manager
P.R/B.C = Public Relations/Buisness Consultant
J.M = Journal, Magazine