It's one of the vintage lighting trends that have been making a comeback, and not only with hanging lights. Old glass lamps are also being brought into the kitchen to provide ambience in the space.

The shorter, darker days can leave us feeling sluggish and longing for the sunshine. Light therapy lamps are an affordable, practical way to boost energy and brighten your day — literally.

Pictured is the Marion Fire Station in Marion, Iowa, designed by OPN Architects, with low-emissivity glass from Vitro to maximize daylighting and thermal performance. Photo courtesy of Vitro. The ...