The Building Environment and Energy Application Engineering major at Hefei University of Technology originated in 1960 and became an independent program in 1989. It offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Engineering. The department passed professional accreditation in 2017 and is a pilot program in Anhui Province's Six Excellence and One Superiority initiative. The faculty consists of 14 full-time teachers, with 50% holding professorial or associate professorial titles and 64% having doctoral degrees. The department has received national and provincial awards, published over 100 papers, and secured 16 patents in the past three years. It has 7 national and provincial-level platforms and 16 university-enterprise teaching bases, with over 7,000 square meters of laboratory space.

The department emphasizes a comprehensive education system, focusing on moral, competency-based, and innovation-driven learning. It offers interdisciplinary collaboration, integrates clean energy solutions, and prepares graduates for roles in intelligent, green, and sustainable building design. Employment outcomes are strong, with over 97% employment and 30% pursuing further education. Research focuses on HVAC systems, new energy utilization, zero-carbon buildings, and environmental pollution control. Key areas include energy-efficient HVAC designs, renewable energy applications, and low-carbon building technologies. The department contributes to advancing sustainable building practices and energy solutions.