Armin Rudd

Armin Rudd, Principal at AB Systems LLC, is an engineering consultant, expert witness, researcher, and inventor. He conducts design, analysis, and inspection of building mechanical systems and building enclosures. His main activities focus on residential and commercial building space conditioning, moisture control, and indoor air quality. Mr. Rudd is an experienced subject expert in court. Some highlights of Mr. Rudd’s work have included: guiding production homebuilders and HVAC contractors through transitions from standard to high-performance product; researching and developing HVAC system products and designs with a focus on ventilation and dehumidification; and research-based code changes related to unvented attics and crawlspaces. Mr. Rudd has fourteen U.S. patents related to HVAC controls and metal-wood structural framing components. He received the Distinguished Researcher Award in 1997 from the University of Central Florida, Institute and Centers. He is a frequent presenter at national conferences, and has published numerous peer-reviewed technical papers, reports, and guidance documents. He is an active member of the ASHRAE Standard 62.2 residential ventilation committee.