Patrick Huelman

Pat Huelman is an Associate Extension Professor in Residential Energy and Building Systems and serves as Coordinator of the Cold Climate Housing Program with the University of Minnesota Extension.  This program is focused on the advancement of high-performance homes through education of the building industry, development and dissemination of information on new technologies and practices, and a critical investigation of housing design and construction innovations.  He is a lead faculty member for the Building Science and Technology undergraduate degree program and a principal investigator for hygrothermal testing at the Cloquet Residential Research Facility (CRRF).  We are currently investigating the energy and moisture impacts of retrofit insulation strategies for older, uninsulated walls at the CRRF.  Since 2010, Pat has been the Project Lead for NorthernSTAR, one of the Department of Energy’s Building America Teams.

Pat has been extremely active in professional education for the home building industry and is nationally recognized for his “systems approach” to improving overall home performance.  Pat’s long-term focus has been on heat, air, and moisture movement in buildings and his primary expertise is in building systems and technologies that will provide energy efficiency, long-term durability, and healthy indoor air for homes.  With more than 30 years in the field, Pat brings extensive experience and expertise in energy-efficient design and construction, innovative building systems, moisture management strategies, mechanical ventilation, and residential indoor air quality.