Air for Data Centres
Certified acoustic mitigation for mission-critical infrastructure. Engineered for continuous operation, planning compliance and long-term perimeter resilience.
Introduction
Air is a modular acoustic barrier system for data centre projects where operational reliability, planning compliance and long-term resilience matter. Built from 99 % recycled polymers and tested to BS EN acoustic standards, it’s engineered to control continuous boundary noise from cooling systems, plant equipment and standby generation while keeping installation straightforward and efficient. Panels slot together for fast assembly with minimal disruption to phased construction programmes. The durable surface resists weathering and environmental exposure, helping reduce maintenance over the asset life.
Panels slot together for fast assembly with minimal plant. The durable surface resists weathering and impact, helping reduce maintenance cycles over the asset life.
- Perimeter mitigation around hyperscale data centres
- Screening of rooftop plant and cooling equipment
- Generator compound enclosures
- Urban edge data facilities near residential areas
- Battery storage integration adjacent to data campuses
- Support planning noise compliance with confidence
- Protect surrounding residential communities
- Enable 24/7 operation without restriction
- Reduce lifecycle maintenance vs traditional screening systems
Why Air for Data Centres?
Protect operational certainty and community compliance. Air controls continuous boundary noise, installs efficiently within phased programmes and delivers performance designed for long-term infrastructure resilience.
The issue
Continuous operational noise at site boundaries
Data centres generate constant mechanical noise from cooling plant, HVAC systems and standby generators, particularly where facilities are located near residential or mixed-use areas.
Why it matters
Planning approval and operational certainty
Effective noise mitigation is often a core planning requirement. Failure to manage boundary levels can delay approvals, trigger complaints and restrict 24/7 operational flexibility.
How Air helps
Engineered mitigation for mission-critical sites
The modular cassette system enables efficient perimeter deployment across large compounds, supporting phased construction while maintaining certified acoustic control.
Proven results
Independently certified acoustic performance
- Tested to BS EN 1793 / 1794 standards
- Verified DLα and DLR ratings
- Comprehensive technical documentation
What you get
Quieter communities, durable protection
Effective boundary mitigation, improved resident comfort and a resilient 40-year design life - supporting developments that are both compliant and built to last.
Benefits for data centre teams
Fast to install
Modular panels support efficient perimeter deployment and integrate with phased construction programmes.
Certified acoustic performance
Independently tested to BS EN standards with documented DLα and DLR ratings for planning compliance.
Long design life
Durable surface engineered for a service life of up to 40 years in infrastructure environments.
Sustainable materials
Manufactured using recycled PVC housings with mineral wool infill to support ESG objectives.
Modular & adaptable
Configurable heights and layouts to suit large compounds and complex site geometries.
Operational resilience
Designed for continuous-use facilities where reliability and boundary protection are critical.
10 years vs 40 years: the lifecycle that saves
Timber barriers typically require replacement on a ~10-year cycle. Air has a 40-year design life - reducing replacements, disruption, waste, and cost.
Air: up to 40-year design life
Timber: ~10-year replacement cycle
Air acoustic barrier system
Air is engineered for proven acoustic performance and long-term durability. Each cassette is built with recycled PVC housings and delivers a 40-year design life. The Absorptive variant incorporates a natural mineral-wool core for enhanced sound absorption, while the Reflective variant delivers high airborne insulation through a solid cassette structure. Tested to BS EN 1793-1 and -2, Air achieves DLα = 8 dB (sound absorption) and DLR = 28–29 dB (airborne insulation). The quick-slot cassette system enables rapid installation with minimal plant use, improving on-site safety and efficiency.
Air is designed for resilience and sustainability. The cassettes are weather-resistant, non-corrosive and maintenance-free, performing reliably in demanding environments. At end of life, the mineral wool and PVC can be separated, with the PVC granulated for reuse in new cassettes - closing the loop and reducing waste. Verified to BS EN 1793 / 1794, Air delivers a dependable, low-impact acoustic barrier for highways, rail, utilities and industrial projects.
Superior noise reduction
Recycled PVC housings
40-year design life
Quick-slot cassette system
Weather and corrosion resistant
BSI-verified / UKCA-ready certification
Specification
- Panel system: modular, quick slot cassettes
- Material: 99% recycled PVC housing with mineral wool infill
- Design life: up to 40 years (project dependent)
- Surface: weather & chemical resistant
- Heights: configurable to scheme requirements
- Foundations: project-specific
- Returns/corners: supported
- Standards: BS EN 1793-1 (DLα = 8 dB), 1793-2 (DLR = 28–29 dB)
- Colour: Brown or Green as standard
- Accessories: gates, terminations, safety signage
Technical documents
Designed for circularity
A simple promise: materials stay in use. From the very first extrusion to decades of reliable service, every Air barrier is designed to deliver both acoustic performance and long-term sustainability. The system minimises waste during manufacture, uses up to 99% recycled PVC, and is supported by a circular end-of-life programme that ensures each component is recovered, reprocessed and made ready for its next installation. This commitment to performance and reuse makes Air a defining step forward for noise control infrastructure.
FAQs
Explore the most common questions on using Air within data centre and mission-critical infrastructure projects. For project-specific guidance, our expert team is ready to support.
How does Air support planning approvals for data centres?
What acoustic performance can Air achieve?
Is Air suitable for 24/7 operational facilities?
What heights are appropriate for perimeter mitigation?
How quickly can Air be deployed across large compounds?
Can Air be used for generator and plant screening?
How durable is the system in infrastructure environments?
Does Air support ESG and sustainability objectives?
What finishes are available?
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Applications
From major highways and busy rail networks to energy facilities and industrial sites, Air performs wherever noise affects people and places. Each environment presents unique challenges: meeting planning conditions, achieving compliance, advancing sustainability goals, and improving community well-being. With certified acoustic performance, responsibly sourced recycled materials, and a 40-year design life, Air delivers dependable, sector-wide solutions.
Explore the applications below to see how Air helps infrastructure projects combine performance, responsibility, and long-term value.
Insights
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