Green Machine: Designing the BAC of the Future introduces students to environmentally responsive design as a tool to improve the built environment. Students study the Boston Architectural College in order to propose retrofits that will improve the environmental performance of the existing buildings and facilities of the college. The studio asks how designers can increase the environmental performance of buildings while taking a critical stance on sustainability in architecture. The proposed alterations to the existing buildings of the BAC will use conceptually rigorous design to guide the application of relevant architectural technologies. Digital media will be employed to enhance our understanding of building performance as well as evaluation of design solutions. The studio will also be an opportunity to emphasize the importance of a clear position on historical context and concepts of preservation of existing structures.