Planning-ready environmental noise barriers that reduce noise without compromising liveability. Certified acoustic performance, rapid modular installation and long-lasting resilience for planning-led schemes.
Air is a modular acoustic barrier system for urban development projects where balancing compliance, community amenity and design quality matters. Built from 99% recycled polymers and tested to BS EN acoustic standards, it's engineered to control environmental noise at development boundaries while keeping installation straightforward and efficient.
Panels slot together for fast assembly with minimal site disruption. The durable surface resists weathering and impact, helping reduce maintenance over the asset life.
Mixed-use and residential schemes need acoustic barriers that support planning approval without feeling like temporary infrastructure. Air helps control noise while fitting into long-term public realm and landscape plans.
The acoustic line can be coordinated with landscape, public realm and future maintenance planning from the outset.
Use early acoustic modelling to define the planning risk and barrier requirement.
Align height, finish and layout with landscape, public realm and boundary details.
Reduce site disruption with modular cassettes and repeatable sequencing.
Support long-term community amenity with durable certified acoustic performance.
Create liveable, compliant spaces adjacent to infrastructure. Air reduces noise at critical boundaries, installs quickly during construction and delivers performance designed to last.
Urban developments are increasingly delivered alongside major roads, rail corridors and energy infrastructure, where environmental noise can directly affect future residents and public spaces.
Controlling environmental noise is essential for community wellbeing, planning approvals and long-term value of developments.
Modular design enables fast assembly within tight programmes and coordinated construction phases, reducing disruption to contractors, occupiers and neighbours alike.
Effective boundary mitigation, improved resident comfort and a resilient 40-year design life - supporting developments that are both compliant and built to last.
For development teams, the practical gains are planning support, tested acoustic data, long design life and a cleaner public-facing finish.
Quick-slot panels reduce site time and integrate with contractor programmes.
Independently tested to BS EN acoustic standards with documented DLα/DLR ratings.
Tough, weather-resistant surface engineered for a service life of up to 40 years.
Built with recycled PVC housings and mineral wool infill, reducing carbon impact.
Configurable heights, returns and corners to suit varied urban geometries.
Clean lines and considered colours that sit well in community settings.
Timber barriers typically require replacement on a roughly 10-year cycle. Air is designed for up to 40 years of service, reducing return visits, disruption, waste and whole-life cost.
Air is specified once for the full 40-year design horizon. Timber typically returns to site every decade.
Fewer closures, fewer deliveries and fewer work windows reduce disruption to communities and operations.
Durability and modular cassette replacement reduce the material churn associated with repeated barrier renewal.
BS EN acoustic values and UKCA-ready documentation help project teams defend the whole-life choice.
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 - supporting zero waste to landfill. 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
Certified sound absorption to BS EN 1793-1, with airborne insulation of DLR 28-29 dB to BS EN 1793-2.
Weather-resistant, non-corrosive cassettes designed to reduce maintenance and replacement cycles.
Recovered polymer housings support lower-impact infrastructure and end-of-life material recovery.
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 supports lower-waste noise control infrastructure.
Explore the most common questions on using Air within urban and mixed-use developments. For project-specific guidance, our expert team is ready to support.
Air is independently certified to BS EN 1793 and 1794 standards, providing verifiable acoustic performance data to support Noise Impact Assessments and planning conditions.
Air achieves DLα = 8 dB (sound absorption) and DLR = 28–29 dB (airborne insulation). Final performance depends on barrier height, layout and surrounding site geometry.
Yes. Air's clean modular format and muted finishes are designed to sit comfortably within residential and mixed-use environments without creating an industrial appearance.
Barrier height is determined by the acoustic assessment and site constraints. Posts and centres are engineered project-specifically to meet both structural and acoustic requirements.
The modular cassette system supports efficient installation within staged construction programmes, reducing disruption to adjacent plots and occupied buildings.
Yes. Air is commonly used where developments sit alongside existing transport or industrial infrastructure and require robust perimeter noise mitigation.
Air is engineered for a design life of up to 40 years, offering long-term resilience with minimal maintenance when installed correctly.
Air incorporates recycled materials and long-life design, helping reduce replacement cycles and supporting sustainability commitments within development projects.
Standard finishes include Brown and Green. Alternative finishes may be available depending on order volume and project requirements.
Yes. We support developers, planners and acoustic consultants with certification data, technical documentation and guidance throughout specification and delivery.
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.
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