{"id":4053,"date":"2025-08-19T14:56:38","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T14:56:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/update\/building-smart-and-quietly-in-harderweide\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T10:46:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T10:46:46","slug":"building-smart-and-quietly-in-harderweide","status":"publish","type":"update","link":"https:\/\/vdhmachinery.com\/en\/update\/building-smart-and-quietly-in-harderweide\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Smart and Quietly in Harderweide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n

Holland Scherm <\/strong><\/a>specializes in noise-reducing solutions along roads, railways, and industrial areas. Commissioned by governments and developers, the company realizes innovative screens that reduce noise pollution and contribute to a healthy living environment. A current example is the noise barrier they are building along the A28 near the new Harderweide residential area near Harderwijk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Noise barrier for a healthy living environment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The noise barrier is part of the Harderweide area development and is being realized on behalf of the municipality of Harderwijk. The goal: to reduce traffic noise and create a pleasant, quiet living environment for current and future residents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The approach is progressive. It involves working with prefabricated concrete panels, which are quickly and efficiently put in place. Part of the screen stands on an eight-meter-high embankment, the other part on ground level. In total, 880 concrete screen panels and 100 glass panels will be installed. The panels weigh approximately 770 kg each. On top of the screen, a WHIS-top sound diffractor will be placed over the entire length, allowing the screen height to remain two meters lower. A sound diffractor is a special profile that deflects sound waves and therefore offers the same noise reduction as a two-meter-higher screen, but without the extra height. <\/p>\n\n\n\n