Durable sound barrier with natural look offers high sound insulation and absorption

There are now kilometers of Kokosystems noise barriers along various roads, in residential areas and along industrial estates in the Netherlands. Kokosystems combines function and aesthetics in its sustainable noise barriers. "Our Kokowall^® noise barriers offer significant sound insulation and absorption and also look aesthetically pleasing," says Arjan Kick, project manager at Kokosystems. 

Sustainable noise barriers 

"Moreover, they are sustainable and have a very favorable life cycle analysis and MKI value. This makes them very interesting for municipalities, governments and the Department of Public Works, among others, and they do well in EMVI tenders. The Kokowall® noise barriers are currently seen as the system with a green implementable appearance and a long life span," says Arjan. 

Reduction of particulate matter and CO₂ thanks to planting

Kokosystems uses the renewable raw material coconut fiber, recycled plastic for the pipes and recyclable steel as sustainable materials for the noise barriers. All Kokosystems noise barriers incorporate a sound insulating plate that provides actual sound insulation. The coconut fibers on the outside are the ideal attachment for various types of climbing plants. Arjan: "By combining evergreen, deciduous and flowering plants, which change color every season, an ecological and greener environment is created. Planting also filters fine dust and reduces CO₂-content in the air."

Always a suitable solution

Because Kokosystems makes everything in-house, the company has a suitable noise protection solution for every situation. A noise barrier that fits into the landscape but above all does what it is intended for: to reduce noise pollution. Arjan mentions a few projects along roads where the Kokowall^® noise barriers have been applied. "New construction project Steegsche Velden on the outskirts of Best was developed with people, nature and the future in mind. Because it is right next to the A2 motorway and close to the Groene Woud nature reserve, the municipality of Best, together with contractor Wetering from Heesch, chose Kokosystems. "On a newly constructed soil wall 5 meters high, we installed Kokowall® noise screens on a lightweight construction over a total length of 170 meters," continues Arjan. "The screens were planted with three types of climbing plants: type Hedera, Clematis and Wild Winged. The ground wall itself is further completely sown with all kinds of grasses and plants and has a paved path, giving the whole thing a park-like appearance. As with almost all projects, we advised, engineered, developed everything, worked pleasantly together and delivered a beautiful end result turn-key." Arjan also mentions project Molenwijck in Reusel, which is still under development. "At this new construction project, where 'Green living in style' is the motto, Kokosystems installed a 4-meter-high noise screen over a length of 181.5 meters along the provincial road. This fall, both sides of this screen will also be planted with climbing plants. So there will also be a natural, ecological and particularly beautiful noise screen there," Arjan says in conclusion.