The Establishment of the National Science and Technology Museum
History of the National Science and Technology Museum
Purpose of the National Science and Technology Museum
The National Science and Technology Museum is a national social education institution aimed at promoting science and technology education. Therefore, the National Science and Technology Museum is dedicated to the research, design, and display of various technological themes, and to introduce important technological development and its influence on everyday lives.
The Importance of the National Science and Technology Museum
Downtown Kaohsiung is home to various heavy industrial companies, such as China Steel, CSBC Corporation, Taiki Industrial, CCPC, oil refineries, and power plants. To coordinate with local industries, the National Science and Technology Museum has arranged exhibitions that are related to local industries and involve the principles and applications of science and technology. Not only does this benefit the area but also add a humanistic atmosphere into the industrial community.
Characteristics of the National Science and Technology Museum
Designed with high torque and high occupancy, the architecture of National Science and Technology Museum was structured to be used for one hundred years. The building was completed in one go. The architecture itself is a display of the connotations of the Science and Technology Museum. Using smart information equipment with scientific management, the building functions both as a display and demonstration. The ice storage system makes ice at night to be used during the day, dispersing the amount of electricity used during peak hours.