Development and Implementation of Circular Noise Screens
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Swisspearl Sverige AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 500 000 |
| Project duration | February 2025 - December 2025 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | The strategic innovation program InfraSweden |
Important results from the project
The overall objectives were achieved. The project demonstrated that circular noise barriers based on reused panels are technically feasible and architecturally relevant. Digital BIM support was further developed to manage aesthetic variation and enable seamless climate calculations. The project also led to strengthened collaboration, increased knowledge, and identification of key conditions and barriers for scaling, thereby creating a foundation for future pilot and implementation projects.
Expected long term effects
The project is expected to contribute to reduced greenhouse gas emissions by lowering the need for new material production and reducing landfill disposal. In addition, the project is expected to generate cost savings for material owners, contractors and clients through reduced waste costs and more efficient resource use. Digital tools and system-based design also create conditions for scalability, traceability and high architectural quality in future projects.
Approach and implementation
Focus meetings were conducted with architects and landscape architects on how noise barriers can be developed into designed, site-adapted and circular elements. In-depth interviews with building material suppliers, manufacturers, contractors and architectural networks provided input for analysis of needs, barriers and opportunities. The project also tested routines for a test storage of reused panels and further developed the BIM Tool for noise barriers, from early design to project.