Excellent acoustic development in Taiwan

Abstract

Development of acoustics in research and field applications in Taiwan has been well established and aligned with developed countries world-wide. Taiwan has comprehensive acoustic regulations and standards for residential and hospitality building types and stringent environmental noise protection ordinances. It is the only country that has specific noise regulation for 20 Hz to 200 Hz. The Taiwan Acoustical Association (TAA) was established on 1987. Since then, thirty-two biannual meetings have been successfully held. Auditory and speech communication, building acoustics, mechanical acoustics, ultrasound, underwater acoustics, noise and vibration, as well as bio-acoustics and other related acoustic topics were covered in these meetings. According to the Taiwan Patent Search System (English version), about 187 acoustic related patents have been granted since 2004. In terms of research institutes, at least 14 top universities in Taiwan have specific major for acoustic studies. At National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, there is an architectural acoustics program under the Department of Architecture. Its team has been involved in the world-renowned performing arts center projects such as Taichung Metropolitan Opera House, Weiwuying National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts, Taipei Performing Arts Center and Taipei Pop Music Center. It can be concluded that research and field applications of acoustics in Taiwan has been valued by the people and will be continued and tuned to world-wide standards!