Armin Rudd, a principal engineer at Building Science Corporation since 1999, conducts analysis, design, inspection, research and development of building mechanical systems and building envelopes. His activities focus on the overall production homebuilding industry and commercial building moisture investigations. He received the Distinguished Researcher Award in 1997 from the University of Central Florida, Institute and Centers. He holds nine U.S. patents including three HVAC control products and six metal-wood framing members.