This document provides an overview of intelligent buildings, including their components, present and future technologies, and examples. Intelligent buildings integrate various building systems like energy management, lighting, security, and more to transform buildings by making them more energy efficient, lower cost, and safer while improving the environment. Components include things like environmental controls, lighting management, security systems, and power distribution. The document discusses technologies now like facility services and remote controls, and potential future technologies like home automation, networking, and virtual clinics. Examples of intelligent buildings highlighted include the rotating tower in Dubai, Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, and Buckingham Palace.