Air for Urban Developments
Reduce environmental noise without compromising liveability. Certified acoustic performance, rapid modular installation and long-lasting resilience for planning-led schemes.
Introduction
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.
Panels slot together for fast assembly with minimal plant. The durable surface resists weathering and impact, helping reduce maintenance cycles over the asset life.
- Residential developments beside busy roads or rail
- Mixed-use regeneration sites near transport corridors
- Brownfield sites requiring perimeter noise mitigation
- Housing schemes adjacent to utilities or industrial zones
- Meet planning noise conditions with confidence
- Protect amenity for future occupants
- Reduce lifecycle maintenance vs traditional materials
Why Air for Urban Developments?
Create liveable, compliant spaces adjacent to infrastructure. Air reduces noise at critical boundaries, installs quickly during construction and delivers performance designed to last.
The issue
Noise at the boundary of growing communities
Urban developments are increasingly delivered alongside major roads, rail corridors and energy infrastructure, where environmental noise can directly affect future residents and public spaces.
Why it matters
Community wellbeing and compliance
Controlling environmental noise is essential for community wellbeing, planning approvals and long-term value of developments.
How Air helps
Integrated mitigation, built for programme
Modular design enables fast assembly within tight programmes and coordinated construction phases, reducing disruption to contractors, occupiers and neighbours alike.
Proven results
Independently certified performance
- Certified to BS EN 1793 / 1794 standards
- Independent test data and case studies
- Clear installation and technical guides
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 development teams
Fast to install
Quick-slot panels reduce site time and integrate with contractor programmes.
Certified acoustic performance
Independently tested to BS EN acoustic standards with documented DLα/DLR ratings.
Long design life
Tough, weather-resistant surface engineered for a service life of up to 40 years.
Sustainable materials
Built with recycled PVC housings and mineral wool infill, reducing carbon impact.
Modular & adaptable
Configurable heights, returns and corners to suit varied urban geometries.
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Clean lines and considered colours that sit well in community settings.
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 urban and mixed-use developments. For project-specific guidance, our expert team is ready to support.
How does Air support planning approvals?
What acoustic performance can Air achieve?
Can Air integrate into landscaped residential schemes?
What heights are suitable for development boundaries?
How quickly can Air be installed within phased programmes?
Is Air suitable for regeneration and brownfield sites?
How durable is the system in residential environments?
Does Air contribute to ESG and sustainability objectives?
What finishes are available?
Do you provide support for developers and consultants?
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
Let’s talk about quieter, greener infrastructure.
Every project starts with a conversation. Whether you’re an architect, developer, or contractor, we’ll help you specify a solution that’s certified, sustainable and built to last.