The heat should go down through ceiling there are special covers to go over lamps to ensure nothing is set alight from the heat and they are fire proof and not made of wood. I would go to good electrical wholesaler and ask I am sure they will sell you the correct cover.
Another way is cold cathode or LED down lights but I would be a little worried about someone else changing them back at latter date. Again ask at wholesaler.
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