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The Americans' With Disabilities Act (ADA 1990), covers the civil rights for people with disabilities. The Act is there to ensure reasonable accommodations in public places, prohibit discrimination based on disabling conditions and to define disabilities. Universal Design (UD) goes beyond ADA compliance and considers the needs of all people. Universal Design enables everybody—not just people with disabilities—to navigate, manipulate, and appreciate our world.

Panasonic has recently announced the completion of the Eco & UD House, a life-size model house that embodies the company's commitment to ecology and the principles of Universal Design. The showcase House consists of eight rooms including a concept room, a ubiquitous living room, an Eco & UD kitchen, an energy corner with a fuel-cell co-generation system, an intelligent entrance equipped with an iris recognition system, a high-quality home theater with a universal remote control for operating all AV equipment and a bedroom that promises a good sleep with bedding, light, sounds, and air conditioning controlled. Located within the complex of Panasonic Center Tokyo, it is open to the general public for visitors to experience innovative and futuristic living in the context of a typical home setting…

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June 8 - 10, 2006
Los Angeles Convention Center
Los Angeles, CA

The AIA 2006 National Convention in Los Angeles, the City of Angels, will bring together architects and related professionals to

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