Transom Glass — artificial skylights
Daylight, where there is no sky.
An artificial skylight is an LED fixture that reproduces the look of a clear sky and the feel of sun through an opening. For rooms that cannot have a window.
01 — How it works
Three things make it read as daylight.
A sky, not a lamp
A light engine sits behind a deep-blue diffusing panel. You see depth and open sky, not a glowing rectangle.
A beam, like sun
Light leaves the panel with direction, so it lands on walls and floors as a patch of sun with soft shadows.
Tuned through the day
Many models shift brightness and colour temperature, from cool midday to warm evening. Controls vary by model.
02 — Where it is used
Four rooms that never had a window.
- 01BasementsThe room most often finished, and least often lit by anything but downlights.
- 02Interior bathroomsNo exterior wall, no window. A skylight overhead changes the whole room.
- 03Treatment roomsSpas and clinics need privacy and calm. Daylight without a window gives both.
- 04OfficesDeep floor plates leave desks far from glass. This brings the sky to the middle.
03 — Mounting types
Four mounts. One for every ceiling.
Shown in section. The blue line is the lit face.
Recessed
Sits flush with the ceiling, like a real skylight shaft. Needs depth above the ceiling.
Best forRemodels with open joists; drop ceilings
Surface
Mounts below the finished ceiling. No cavity required.
Best forConcrete ceilings; finished basements
Wall-mounted
Hangs vertically and reads as a window on to open sky.
Best forInterior bathrooms; corridors
Linear
A long, narrow run of sky along a ceiling.
Best forCorridors; open offices
04 — Questions
Before you specify one.
How is this different from an LED panel?+
A flat panel is an even, glowing surface. An artificial skylight separates the blue of the sky from the white of the sun and gives the light a direction, so the eye reads depth above the ceiling and sunlight in the room.
How much ceiling depth does it need?+
It depends on the model and the mount. Recessed units need a cavity above the ceiling; surface and wall units need none. We confirm the required depth from the specification sheet before you order.
Can it be dimmed and controlled?+
Most models dim, and many adjust colour temperature or follow a daily schedule. The control method varies by model, so we match it to the switching or control system you already have.
Which manufacturer do you supply?+
We confirm the make, model and specification sheet with every quote, so you know exactly what you are buying before you commit.
What is the lead time?+
Units are ordered per job. The lead time is stated on your quote.
05 — Quote
Request a quote.
Tell us the room, the ceiling and roughly the size of sky you want. Homeowners and trade are both welcome.