l soon offer Matsushita Group's famous Eco-friendly and Universal design (E.U.) House design in all its upcoming residential buildings. The sustainable homes will be more than a building with the latest environmental technology based on well proven traditional construction techniques; they will be designed to last for centuries.
"Do it today, or regret it tomorrow," Chao Teng-hsiung, chairman of Farglory Group, told reporters while presenting some of the key features included in the Japanese avant-garde concept house, such as energy saving electric appliances, pollen-free air quality, soundproof wooden floors, broadband equipment, and so on.
But, Chao's motto also refers to late President Chiang Ching-kuo, who decided to move forward with the Ten Major National Construction Projects amid the second oil crisis of the late 1970s as a means to boost national economic development in Taiwan -- contrary to all expectations.
Today, roughly 30 years later, we experience another wave of worldwide stagnation in the economy, and encounter uncertainty about the future, he said.
In continuity with Chiang's spirit and vision for creating a better life and living environment, the top entrepreneur explained how he has been pushing for Farglory's II-Generation Housing, which is an integrated solution of green technology, digital residential security, and everlasting quality.
Also, he has nurtured several co-branding strategies with leading company of each field, such as Chunghwa Telecom, TWNIC, Far Eastone Communications, and Japan's Matsushita Group.
For instance, residents of Farglory apartments can use their mobile phones as an EasyCard to access their property, to take the Mass Rapid Transportation (MRT) system and buses, as well as paying parking fees since last year.
Soon, they can drive through parking gates without having to pull up and show their ID, thanks to the Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system.
Chao further cited Matsushita Konosuke, the late founder of the Matsushita Group, for his "daughter marrying" theory, which stipulates that after selling products, a company will have customers as its own relative and should be concerned if its products help them pursue a better life.
Yet, Farglory guarantees full home buyer protection against all defects and disputes. A dedicated in-house after-sale service department is on call to help each home buyer.
"We have a responsibility in changing the future," he added.
Takashi Kouzaki, managing director of Panasonic Electric Works Sales Taiwan Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Matsushita, noted that "Taiwanese are also looking for eco-friendly and universal design features."
He emphasized the common standards of living between Taiwan and Japan, pointing to the strategic opportunities of introducing such E.U. Home concepts in Taiwan.
"It is a win-win situation," he said.
Besides, Kouzaki noted that universal design is poised to become a key feature with the rapidly aging Taiwanese population.
"Taiwan is perfectly fit for such concept," he went on.
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. manufactures products under a variety of names including Panasonic and Technics. The Japanese electronics manufacturer, founded by Konosuke Matsushita in 1918, is based in the southern prefecture of Osaka, on Honshu, the main island of Japan.
Since the Second World War, the company has become the largest Japanese electronics producer. It was ranked the 59th largest company in the world in 2007 by the Forbes Global 500.
In addition to electronics and semi-conductors, Matsushita offers non-electronic products and services such as home renovation services.
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