As a longstanding member of the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC), Akustak® actively supports the strategic mission to radically improve the sustainability of the built environment. This corporate commitment helps transform the way spaces are planned, designed, constructed, maintained, repurposed, and operated.

Designed for Sustainability & Circularity

The structural development of the Akustak® acoustic modular wall system was strictly guided by WRAP's Designing out Waste: A design team guide for buildings framework, adhering to five core engineering principles:

1. Design for Reuse & Recovery:

Through a unique, demountable mechanical design, the Akustak® acoustic modular wall system is fully reusable. The following pre-engineered features facilitate a diversity of future spatial applications:

• Total dimensional flexibility

• UKAS-accredited structural fire safety ratings

• Interchangeable architectural fascias

• Pre-configured options for service penetrations

2. Design for Off-Site Construction:

Akustak® modules are precision-engineered off-site within the UK. Combined with high component portability—with each module measuring < 0.8 sq/m and weighing < 25 kg—this methodology radically reduces required on-site labour hours. Complete systems are rapidly assembled by a single installer, in strict accordance with HSE guidelines, achieving installation speeds from 15 sq/m per hour.

3. Design for Materials Optimisation:

Component parts are precisely dimensionally coordinated to match the standard unit sizes of their source materials. This optimisation minimises expendable raw material off-cuts during both manufacture and installation.

• Fascia Optimisation: The Akustak® SoundBloc fascia is dimensionally coordinated with a standard 1200 x 2700 mm gypsum board. Each sheet yields exactly four structural fascias, restricting the overall manufacturing waste factor to just 0.74%.

• Cavity Optimisation: The internal module cavity across the entire product range is dimensionally coordinated with a standard 600 x 1200 mm acoustic insulation slab, operating at an overall material waste factor of 0%.

4. Design for Waste Efficient Procurement:

The Akustak® acoustic modular wall system mitigates waste generation on-site, serving as a highly resource-efficient alternative to traditional timber stud partition walls. Traditional timber stud construction is inherently wasteful due to its structural propensity to generate unusable material off-cuts.

For example, where timber studs are set at 600 mm centres for compatibility with standard 1200 x 2400 mm cladding boards, the internal cavity width between those studs is reduced to approximately 555 mm. Consequently, standard 600 x 1200 mm insulation slabs must be manually trimmed to fit on-site, resulting in a persistent 45 x 1200 mm off-cut and an immediate insulation material waste factor of approximately 7.5%.

Through precise dimensional coordination, the Akustak® acoustic modular wall system completely eliminates component part incompatibilities. Furthermore, its modularity minimises on-site installation errors and remedial rework, removing a secondary cause of commercial construction waste.

5. Design for Deconstruction & Flexibility:

The straightforward mechanical assembly process makes structural deconstruction and future spatial reconfiguration highly feasible. This flexibility protects the asset value of the structure even when the connection between the original designer and the ultimate beneficiary becomes remote, such as when commercial properties are sold or leased over time.

Akustak®: Minimising its Contribution to Climate Change

Akustak® implements targeted operational practices to minimise its localised environmental footprint:

• 100% British manufacturing footprint.

• Raw component parts sourced exclusively from verified suppliers located within the South-East of England, prioritised within a 10-mile radius of the primary manufacturing hub.

• Fully dimensionally coordinated assemblies that utilise hand tools only, eliminating the requirement for mains-powered machinery during fabrication.

• Purely mechanical fixings utilised across all component boundaries, eliminating the requirement for chemical adhesives.

• Project orders delivered to site via verified carbon-mitigating vehicle-sharing logistics networks.

Akustak®: Future Sustainability Goals

Akustak® is committed to the continuous advancement of circular environmental practices. Active development initiatives include:

• Laboratory testing of bio-based module configurations and alternative component materials, including sheep's wool insulation cores.

• Securing a verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) through the Building Research Establishment (BRE).

• Attaining Cradle to Cradle Certified® status through the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute.