Profile of Mihkel Toome
- Name
- Mihkel Toome
- Position
- Technical Director | Acoustics, Noise & Vibration | Associate Principal
- Summary
Mikk is a technical director and engineer in our acoustics, noise and vibration group with over a decade of diverse project experience. His work with our clients has ranged from helping them refine the acoustic performance of venues such as lecture halls, atria and other public spaces, to working with clients to quantify and mitigate noise and vibration from subways, railways and machinery. Mikk continually seeks out opportunities to deepen his technical skills, whether by tackling difficult occupant-comfort challenges in existing buildings or by managing acoustic issues in new construction and renovations with comprehensive design solutions.
An engineer who helps clients in diverse industries create acoustically comfortable environments
EDUCATION
- Master of Science (Applied Acoustics), Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
- Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), McMaster University, Canada
AFFILIATIONS
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Ontario
- Chair, Canadian Advisory Committee to ISO-TC43-SC2–Building Acoustics (2019-Present)
- Member, Canadian Acoustical Association (CAA)
- Member, Acoustical Society of America (ASA)
- Member, Audio Engineering Society (AES)
- Member, Institute of Noise Control Engineers (INCE)
- Canadian Green Building Council (CaGBC), LEED AP
SPECIALTIES
- Acoustics
- Design development
- Field work and measurements
- Health care facilities
- Institutional buildings
- Laboratories
- Lecture halls
- Multi-unit residential developments
- Noise and vibration
- Quality control
- Site reviews
- Structure-borne noise