Donghua University, nestled in the vibrant city of Shanghai, is a distinguished Chinese institution that has been offering a Master’s program in Heating, Ventilation, and Air-conditioning Engineering (HVAC) for 40 years originating from the very beginning of the Curriculum Teaching and Research Section of Thermal Dynamics and Heat Transfer since 1951. In the crucial years of 1960 and 1961, the University responded to the nation’s urgent demand by admitting two classes of undergraduate students specializing in textile HVAC. This strategic move significantly contributed to addressing the country’s demand for professionals, adept in optimizing temperature, humidity, and indoor air quality within textile factory workshops. Starting from 1982, the University started recruiting undergraduate students in HVAC engineering. The bachelor’s program HVAC, now known as the Built Environment and Energy Engineering (BEEE), has consistently received accreditation in the National Professional Evaluation in 2003, 2008, 2013 and 2018. This consistent recognition manifests the program’s continual commitment to excellence and high education standards. More importantly, in 2020, this program was acknowledged as the China’s National first-class undergraduate major. This prestigious recognition underscores the program’s leading position in the major throughout China.