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Transom

A horizontal crosspiece over a door or window, often used for added ventilation or light.

A transom is a horizontal crosspiece or window above a door or window, providing light, ventilation, and architectural detail. It is crucial for enhancing aesthetics, improving functionality, and supporting design expression. By offering flexibility in design and material selection, transoms support architectural creativity, improve air circulation, and contribute to successful project delivery by ensuring that openings are visually appealing, functional, and aligned with design intent and client expectations.

Used in a sentence

The transom above the door allowed natural light into the corridor.

Synonyms/variation
  • Overlight

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