Acoustic PVB Interlayers in Barcelona Airport | Saflex

Travelers arriving at Terminal One of Barcelona’s Airport, designed by Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura, are welcomed by pronounced views featuring Saflex Acoustic Interlayer. Because of the sheer volume of glass used, safety and noise were paramount in material selection.

The glazing design was a paramount decision in an airport where overhead jet engines and air traffic are heard on a minute-by-minute basis. Saflex Acoustic Interlayers were used to help reduce the perceived noise in the terminal, reducing fatigue for travelers.

Product Benefits

• Adheres to the interlayer and remains in its frame if impacted or broken, which makes it safe for overhead and vertical glazing applications
• Allows natural light in, creating a bright, pleasant environment for travelers arriving at the airport
• The PVB interlayer effectively absorbs significantly higher levels of sound waves than monolithic glass, thus creating a greater sound barrier

Acoustic Features

Adding Saflex Acoustic to a glazing system is one of the best ways to optimize performance. Adding a pane of Acoustic PVB Interlayers to an insulating glazing system gives the unit an even higher Sound Transmission Class (STC), blocking more sound waves.