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In the first phase, completed in August 1999, "proof-of-concept"
tasks were performed to determine the viability of success
in the market and research arenas. A market research
survey helped members understand the current priorities,
concerns and decision process of major corporations
and end users. With this information, research and experimental
designs will include measures most likely to influence
the market.
Also in this phase, scientists, practitioners and market
representatives worked together on research master
planning. They agreed that it is possible to measure
how Ergonomic Lighting impacts people and organizations,
and to design a tool to predict those impacts.
A group of researchers developed a conceptual
understanding of how the work should be organized
and proposed several different research models.
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Research
Master
Planning Workshop
January 14-16, 1999
New England Electric Systems, Northboro, MA
David Wyon, Ph.D.
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Phase Two, Light Right will perform numerous research projects,
strategically chosen and targeted for maximum impact in the
market. Using a variety of scientific methods within a comprehensive
model, researchers will work to link the lighted environment
to human and organizational benefits. The research topics
and benefits to be measured will be chosen by the Consortium
Members based on the results and guidance provided from Phase
One research planning and market research and analysis.
At the same time, Light Right will perform market transformation
work. The Consortium will work towards eliminating market
barriers and increasing awareness with education and public
relations campaign. Periodic market analysis will be performed
to track results and ensure continuous improvement.
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Phase Three will develop tools to help implement quality
lighting concepts in the market. If the results of Phase Two
demonstrate quantifiable relationships between lighting characteristics
and organizational performance metrics, Phase Three will focus
on developing a cost/benefit analysis tool that incorporates
the research findings of Phase Two. As it is currently conceived,
the Benefits Predictor Tool will be a software decision analysis
tool that allows decision-makers to consider both non-energy
and energy benefits in their lighting purchasing decisions.
In this way, the purchasers can view their initial costs,
energy savings and the benefits to their workforce and organizational
effectiveness. Given the high costs related to the labor force,
quantified performance or organizational benefits are likely
to far outweigh initial investment costs, creating significant
incentive for quality relighting. The tool will be used by
organizations to plan lighting improvements that support missions
in a cost-effective way.
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