But they aren't just money saving; bright solar lighting extends the workday, creating more time for money making.
Defa's eye is imaginatively curious — the woman, on Bene's fire escape, gets a point-of-view shot, of treetops and wires, that evokes volumes in a glance — and as the light fades and the workday runs out, he seems to capture something vital and ironic about time itself.
Dominated by grayish shades of reds and blues, the images date from the Depression and seem to catch their subjects in the fading light of a long, hard workday.
For workers who are forced to remain in artificial light throughout the majority of the workday, taking frequent breaks outdoors could provide a natural rejuvenator that increases alertness.
Dominik Hasek's workday began with red lights flashing behind him and it ended the same way.
Wright suggests starting your day with a walk, or drinking your coffee outside; making yourself take a walk outside during your workday; and dimming electrical lights at night, and trying to stay away from computer screens.
Enjoy this with spicy salami, pasta or other light foods, or just turn a tough workday into a celebration.
Two years ago, when Dr. David G. Edelson, the clinic's founder, suggested incorporating light exercise breaks and movement into the workday, the general reaction was: "Are we really going to get up and do these things?" said Jennifer Alexatos, the clinic's marketing manager.
"I guess I'm a light hound," said Ms. Bradford, who spends her workdays in an office in the densely packed Pudong district, but works at home on writing projects.
If your office is set up to receive an ample amount of sunlight, you may be able to turn off lights completely for the majority of your workday.
