DS, a dark sky–friendly luminaire designed by Dark Source and manufactured by Griven, has won the Gold and Green Build Back Better Awards 2025 in the lighting category.
DS was conceived by the lighting designer Kerem Ali Asfuroglu to address a challenge shared by dark sky advocates worldwide: the lack of affordable, sustainable, and durable outdoor lighting alternative which is aligned with dark sky principles and industrial quality standards.
Most domestic exterior lights sourced from online or local retailers often fail to meet the basic performance requirements, leading to unnecessary material, electrical, and financial waste. In contrast, DS is engineered to grant longevity, versatility and adaptability for all domestic and professional applications.
By marrying sustainability with technical precision, DS provides a responsible alternative which enables outdoor illumination without compromising the night sky.
