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Get ready for convenience and accessibility - it's National Automatic Door Day! Time to appreciate all those doors that open with just a wave of your hand.
Get ready to celebrate the convenience and accessibility of automatic doors on March 19 for National Automatic Door Day! This day is all about recognizing the amazing technology that allows us to enter and exit buildings with ease, without having to manually push or pull a door. Did you know that automatic doors were first invented in ancient Greece, but didn't become popular until the mid-20th century? Today, they are a common feature in many public places and have greatly improved our daily lives. So let's take a moment to appreciate this simple yet revolutionary invention on National Automatic Door Day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1st Century AD</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Earliest Automatic Door</div><div class='timeline-text'>Historians believe that as early as the 1st century AD, a Greek engineer, Heron of Alexandria, crafted water-powered automatic door mechanisms for temples, marking the invention of the automatic door.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1931</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Patented Automatic Door</div><div class='timeline-text'>Horace H. Raymond and Sheldon S. Roby from the U.S. received a patent for an automatic door mechanism, which was intended for use on transit vehicles.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1954</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Commercial Automatic Door</div><div class='timeline-text'>Lew Hewitt and Dee Horton invent the first commercial automatic sliding doors, revolutionizing access to buildings and contributing to the era's architectural advancements.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1960</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Introduction of Motion Sensors</div><div class='timeline-text'>Automatic doors get an upgrade with the introduction of motion detection sensors, making doors more responsive and safe to use.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1985</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>ADA Accessibility Requirements</div><div class='timeline-text'>The adoption of the Americans with Disabilities Act made it a requirement for public buildings to be equipped with automatic doors, leading to widespread installation and usage.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Automatic Door Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Automatic Door Day is established, allowing everyone to appreciate the history and convenience automatic doors have brought to everyday life.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Take a tour of automatic doors</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Visit your local mall, office building, or hospital and take a tour of all the different types of automatic doors. You'll be surprised at how many different designs and features are available.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a DIY automatic door</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get crafty and create your own automatic door using household materials. You can even make a mini version to use as a party prop or decoration.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend an automatic door technology workshop</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Sign up for a workshop or seminar on automatic door technology to learn more about how they work and the latest advancements in the industry.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Have an automatic door-themed movie night</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends and watch movies that feature automatic doors, such as "Star Trek" or "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." Serve snacks and drinks through your very own DIY automatic door.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a museum exhibit on automatic doors</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check out any local museums that have exhibits on automatic door technology. You'll learn about the history and evolution of these fascinating devices.</p></div></div>
<div class='whywelove-item'><div class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 class='whywelove-title'>Automatic doors provide convenience</h3><p class='whywelove-text'>They allow us to enter and exit buildings effortlessly, without the need to manually push or pull a door. This can be especially useful when we're carrying large items or pushing strollers or shopping carts.</p></div></div><div class='whywelove-item'><div class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 class='whywelove-title'>Automatic doors are a sign of advancement in technology</h3><p class='whywelove-text'>Automatic doors showcase how far we've come in technology. They were first invented in ancient Greece but only became widespread in mid-20th century. Today, they're a common sight in public places, illustrating our continuous progress in technological innovation.</p></div></div><div class='whywelove-item'><div class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 class='whywelove-title'>Automatic doors promote accessibility</h3><p class='whywelove-text'>By opening and closing on their own, automatic doors provide enhanced accessibility for people with disabilities, elderly individuals, or anyone with reduced mobility. They're an important aspect of inclusive design, ensuring that public buildings are accessible to everyone.</p></div></div>
National Automatic Door Day is celebrated on March 19 every year. In 2024 National Automatic Door Day will occur on a Tuesday.
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