Paterna has established itself as one of the main business centres in the Valencia metropolitan area. The Technology Park, office zones in Fuente del Jarro and new developments along the Ademuz motorway host dozens of technology companies, consultancies and engineering firms that need efficient, quiet climate control systems.
At Acoval, based in Aldaia just 5 minutes from Paterna, we install HVAC systems in offices and workspaces throughout the municipality. We understand the particularities of each zone and the specific needs of the businesses operating there.
Valencia Technology Park (PTV)
The Valencia Technology Park houses more than 450 companies, many in the ICT, biotechnology and engineering sectors. The buildings have very specific climate control needs:
- High density of IT equipment generating significant heat loads even in winter. Many offices need cooling year-round, regardless of the outdoor temperature.
- Extended operating hours and, in some cases, round-the-clock activity, demanding equipment with high efficiency at partial loads.
- Server rooms integrated within the office space, with temperature and humidity requirements that the building’s general system cannot meet.
- Acoustic comfort for work environments that require concentration.
VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) systems are one of the most suitable solutions for these environments. They allow each zone of the building to be climate-controlled independently, adjusting output to real-time demand and recovering heat between areas that simultaneously need cooling and heating.
Office zones in Fuente del Jarro
Fuente del Jarro is not solely industrial. In recent years, many warehouses have been converted into office spaces, showrooms and training centres that require a different type of climate control to a traditional industrial unit.
In these cases, the most common solution involves ducted units or rooftop systems that distribute air evenly throughout the space, combined with mechanical ventilation systems that ensure indoor air quality in line with the RITE.
RITE compliance in offices
The Building Thermal Installations Regulation (RITE) sets specific requirements for HVAC installations in workplaces:
- Indoor air quality (IDA): offices are generally classified as IDA 2 (good quality), requiring a minimum outdoor air flow rate per person that must be guaranteed through mechanical ventilation.
- Energy efficiency: the RITE mandates minimum performance levels and encourages heat recovery in ventilation when air flow rates exceed certain thresholds.
- Mandatory maintenance: office HVAC installations with a thermal output above 5 kW must have a maintenance plan covering filter inspections, coil cleaning and control verification.
In Paterna, where many office buildings were constructed in the 2000s and 2010s, it is common to find installations that need updating to comply with the current RITE and improve energy efficiency.
Recommended systems for offices in Paterna
Depending on the building type and each company’s requirements, the most common solutions are:
- VRF with heat recovery: ideal for multi-zone buildings where private offices, meeting rooms, common areas and technical rooms have different thermal needs.
- Rooftop units: suited to large open-plan spaces such as open offices or training centres.
- Fan coils with a central chiller: a classic solution for buildings with a centralised installation, allowing individual zone control.
- Direct expansion ducted systems: the most cost-effective option for medium-sized offices with uniform requirements.
Proximity and fast response
Our base in Aldaia is 5 minutes from the Paterna Technology Park and 8 minutes from Fuente del Jarro. This allows us to provide an agile maintenance service, with scheduled visits and same-day breakdown support.
For technology companies that cannot afford interruptions to their server room or data centre cooling, the proximity of our technical team provides peace of mind.
If you need to install HVAC in your Paterna office, upgrade an existing system or arrange a maintenance contract, contact us via our contact page. We carry out a tailored technical assessment for your space.
