Office & Retail HVAC Heat Pump Solutions in Burnaby

Office buildings in Burnaby range from single-tenant commercial units in older strip malls to modern multi-storey office towers. The right heat pump solution depends heavily on the building type, occupancy pattern, and existing mechanical infrastructure. Older buildings with electric baseboard heating are often the best candidates for heat pump upgrades — the efficiency gains are significant and the installation is relatively straightforward.

For single-tenant retail spaces and small offices under 2,000 square feet, a wall-mounted commercial mini-split or a small ducted system is usually the right approach. For larger multi-room offices, multi-zone mini-split systems or VRF systems provide independent zone control — each office or department gets its own thermostat, which helps with the inevitable disagreements about office temperature.

Medical and dental clinics have specific requirements beyond basic comfort conditioning. Waiting rooms, treatment rooms, and procedure spaces often need separate temperature control, and some spaces have air quality requirements that influence the HVAC design. We work with clinic owners and facility managers to spec systems that meet both comfort and regulatory requirements.

Retail environments — clothing stores, specialty shops, showrooms, salons — need consistent, draft-free conditioning at occupancy level. Ceiling cassette units and concealed duct systems are popular in retail settings because they don't interrupt the visual presentation of the space and distribute air more evenly than wall-mounted units.

Most offices and retail businesses in BC are also eligible for BC Hydro commercial efficiency rebates when upgrading from resistance heating to heat pumps. We document installations to meet program requirements so you can claim what you're entitled to.