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Q: Who is an ECOWEEK.NET member?
A: ECOWEEK.NET is the ECOWEEK NETWORK of ECOWEEK
participants. ECOWEEK.NET is open for everyone wishing
to participate in the ECOWEEK conference and workshops.
To become a member, visit the ECOWEEK.NET website and
register (www.ecoweek.net).
Q: I am not an ECOWEEK.NET member. How can I become
a member?
A: If you are not an ECOWEEK.NET member and
you wish to receive the ECOWEEK.NET members discount
in your registration do the following: (a) Register
to ECOWEEK.NET and immediately after (without waiting
for a confirmation) register to ECOWEEK 2011 conference
& workshops. (c) Once your ECOWEEK.NET account is
activated, you will have all the privileges of the ECOWEEK.NET
members. To become a member, visit the ECOWEEK.NET website
(www.ecoweek.net).
Q: Do I have to register to ALL ECOWEEK events?
A: No. The ECOWEEK program includes events
that require registration, such as the workshops, site
visit, and thematic lectures, and events that are free
admission and open to the public, such as the keynote
and distinguished lectures. Please refer to the program
and the registration form
to make sure that you are registering for the events
that you want to attend. For admission free events,
we cannot ensure availability of space; admission-free
events are of first-come first-serve seating arrangment.
Seats are only reserved for registration holders. In
case of error, review the cancellation policy
in the registration form.
Q: We are students from disciplines other than Architecture,
Landscape Design and Engineering. Can we participate?
A: Yes, the conference and workshops are open to students
(graduate and undergraduate) of different disciplines
and we encourage participation for more interdisciplinary
workshop teams.
Q: Do we have to have prior experience
before attending the workshops?
A: No, no prior experience is necessary to participate
in the conference workshops.
Q: Do we have to have special
equipment to participate to the workshops and site visits?
A: No, although you are encouraged to bring your laptop
- at your own risk - to enable you to prepare the work
that will be requested during the workshops. The particiapting
offices in principle will provide with electricity outlets
and Wi-Fi connection, to enable you to work during the
workshops. You are also encouraged to bring your own
sketching tools - at your own risk (please do not bring
expensive tools that may be lost during the workshops).
Q: Do I need special clothes for the hands-on workshops?
A: The hands-on workshops take place in the open
air. Bring hat or other protection from sun and/or rain.
It is highly recommended that during the hands-on workshops
you wear work-clothes and shoes that may be affected
by working with water, mud, etc. and bring clothes to
change after the workshop. There is no required dress
code during ECOWEEK.
Q: May I register online?
A: Yes, please use the registration
form and instructions.
Q: We want to register but we
are not sure if there are spaces available.
A: Yes, as long as registration is open, you can register.
Q: Is it possible to register
without having to use a VISA? Can I make a deposit or
transfer instead?
A: No, registration is only possible through bank transfer.
Open the registration form
and follow the instructions in the form.
Q: How can I demonstrate/prove
that I am a student and register as a student?
A: You can use any form of identification form from
your University, a student ID, a letter from your University
Department, or (for Greek students) you can submit with
your registration an YD N105 by email or fax after filling
out ALL the required boxes. Please note that your registration
is valid only when the above described identification
is attached. Failing to submit the requested identification,
or if you submit and incomplete form of identification,
may result in an invalid registration and therefore
loosing your space.
Q: I am interesting in attending
the workshops but I can only attend 2 out of 3 days.
Is that possible?
A: Yes, you may register for the full program and attend
the workshops partially, although we strongly recommend
that you attend the workshops full-time in order not
to jeopardise the work of the team you will be working
with. Please note that there is no discount or refund
for attending a portion of the workshops.
Q: I wish to register for the
tours and site visits, but I cannot be there the first
day. Could I attend only for the second day?
A: Yes, you can register,
but you will have to meet the group on the second day
at your own expense. For your own convenience, we strongly
recommend that you attend the entire program. We also
do not offer a discount or refund for attending a portion
of the program, or for changes in the program caused
by force major.
Q: Until now, I am not interested
in registering for the workshops, but I would like to
attend the lectures. Is it possible
A: Yes, there are lectures and documentary screenings
which are open and free to the public. In case of overbooking
the registered participants have priority. The public
sits on a first-come first-serve basis. Please refer
to the online program
and relevant web pages for more information.
We have been asked several times
where does the money for ECOWEEK come from and what
does the registration fee support. As we encourage transparency
at all levels - including auditing our financial accounts
since 2007 - here are the numbers (on average):
Q: Who supports ECOWEEK conference and workshops?
30 % Registration fees
30 % Partners
40 % Volunteers & in-kind support
Q: Is my participation subsidized?
Yes. Registration fees cover on average 30%
of the real cost of ECOWEEK. On average 70-80% is subsidized
by other sources. Therefore, your participation is considerably
subsidized. For every euro that you pay, we match your
registration by more than twice. This is why registration
fees are extremely low.
Q: When I pay my registration fee to ECOWEEK, where
does my money go?
30 % Speakers / Experts
20 % Venues
20 % Graphics / Publicity
20 % Conference organization and Administration
10 % Other / Unpredictable
Q: Is ECOWEEK non-profit?
Yes, ECOWEEK is a non-profit organization.
Further, 30-40% of ECOWEEK costs are covered by in-kind
support and volunteer work.
Q: How much of the program is presented
in English?
A: The conference language is English.
Q: When is the next ECOWEEK event?
A: Please refer to our website
for regular updates and announcements of events, or
email us to add your address to our mailing list
for regular updates.
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