Juan C. Toro, PE, is an experienced mechanical engineer and has been responsible for designing complex and innovative mechanical systems for several LEED certified buildings. Mr. Toro is a Licensed Professional Engineer in several states and holds certifications for High Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP) and Commissioning Process Management Professional (CPMP) from ASHRAE, Commercial Energy Plans Examiner and Commercial Energy Inspector from the International Code Council (ICC), and LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) from the USGBC.

Mr. Toro has several years of design and commissioning experience from a variety of projects, including highrise buildings, hotels, corporate interiors, retail, museums, natatoriums, entertainment venues and libraries. His experience in HVAC design includes central plants, chilled water, hot water and steam systems, air distribution systems, mechanical equipment selection and LEED certification. Mr. Toro was the design engineer of the HVAC systems for the 135,000 sq.ft Ocean Breeze Athletic Center in New York; this 2009 Design Award recipient project utilizes advanced HVAC systems that will help the multipurpose indoor athletic facility obtain a LEED Silver certification. He also designed a new highrise luxury residential building located next to the High Line elevated public park project in New York City; the building is expected to receive a LEED Gold certification.