The objective of this course is to explore state-of-the-art building and environmental technologies. Recent advancements in building technology promoting intelligence and automation are reviewed and explorations of a new generation of buildings and building technologies are pursued. The main topics of the course are: 1. Direction of technological advancements. 2. Building automation and intelligent building technologies. 3. Advanced lighting, daylighting, heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems. 4. Prototype buildings of the future