NEW INTERACTIVE NIGHT SKY SIMULATOR
Thurs 25th June 2009

The latest addition to the Need-Less campaign is this interactive night sky simulation.
It has been designed to raise awareness of the alarming scale of 'sky-glow'' in the UK.

Skyglow, the artificial brightening of the night sky, primarily caused by misdirected outdoor lighting, now threatens to destroy all natural darkness in the UK.

The simulator may also be used as a tool to determine, with reasonable accuracy, the areas that are least affected by sky-glow and therefore best for astronomical observation.

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THE NEW INTERACTIVE LIGHT POLLUTION SIMULATOR
Mon 13th October 2008

The latest addition to the Need-Less campaign is this interactive simulation.
It has been designed to actively engage casual users to promote a comprehensive insight into the creation and avoidance of light pollution. The simple interface allows users the freedom to generate varied lighting 'scenes' by positioning the light fixtures on screen. These are chosen from the range of available styles. The simulator responds realistically, by rendering the accumulative effects of good and bad lighting on the night-time environment. These effects are displayed in real time.

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CONCEPT WINS TOP AWARD AT NEW DESIGNERS 2008 -
Thurs 17th July 2008

The Need-Less campaign received great publicity last week when the "help lower light pollution" interactive display won a top award at the foremost showcase of graduate design, the "New Designers" exhibition.

The British Sky Broadcasting Ltd "Green Award" was presented at the Business Design Center in London for the best ecological/green project at the event.

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DESIGN EXHIBITIONS - Tues 10th June 2008

There are 2 design exhibitions this summer that will feature a small display dedicated to the launch and design of the Need-Less campaign. The principal aim of the Need-Less campaign has been to develop intriguing and engaging design concepts to help raise awareness and support for the campaign against light pollution. The main feature of the exhibition will be an interactive 3-dimensional display incorporating a typographic urban skyline with a difference.

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