luminous ceiling

luminous ceiling

1. A system in which the whole ceiling is translucent with lamps that are installed above and suspended from a structural ceiling.

See also: Ceiling

2. A lighting system in which the whole ceiling is translucent with lamps that are installed above and suspended from a structural ceiling.

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luminous ceiling

A ceiling area-lighting system comprising a continuous surface of transmitting material (of a diffusing or light-controlling character) with light sources mounted above it.

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