Transit connects your projects to the world. Supera keeps the world outside.
The U.S. housing landscape is poised for growth. New federal initiatives like the proposed bi-partisan Build HUBS (Housing, Unlock Benefits & Services) Act – dense, mixed-use residential and commercial projects built near rail, bus, and transit hubs. These policies aim to increase walkability, reduce car dependency, and expand housing supply in major urban markets.
Express Line to Acoustic Challenges
As multifamily and mixed-use projects rise near transit stations, developers and designers face a growing tension: urban connectivity and urban noise.
Trains, buses, announcements, and increased foot traffic – all of these become everyday realities for residents.
That’s where INTUS Windows stands apart.
Our high-performance window systems are engineered not just for energy efficiency and sustainability, but for acoustic excellence.
SUPERA window systems are designed to support both sustainability and resident comfort, delivering exceptional thermal and acoustic performance for demanding urban conditions.
Depending on configuration, SUPERA achieves:
OITC ratings from 20–38
STC ratings from 31–47
OITC is especially important in transportation-adjacent projects because it measures how well a window system blocks low-frequency noise like trains, traffic, and heavy infrastructure activity – the type of sound most residents notice the most.
Case studies
1325 Jerome Avenue – Bronx, NY
Located near an active train line, 1325 Jerome Avenue required exceptional acoustic performance to ensure resident comfort in a dense, transportation-connected environment.
INTUS double-glazed windows delivered:
OITC 37, a critical rating for transportation noise
A U-value of 0.25, combining excellent acoustic comfort with high energy efficiency
For a project exposed to constant rail and traffic activity, that performance makes a measurable difference – not just in design, but in everyday resident life.
More about the project: 1325 Jerome Avenue – Bronx, NY
The Poplar – Philadelphia, PA
As a renovated 11-story mixed-use building in the heart of Philadelphia, The Poplar required enhanced acoustic and thermal performance to create a comfortable living environment within an active urban setting.
INTUS SUPERA Dual Action and Fixed Windows delivered:
STC 41 / OITC 33, providing strong protection against everyday city and low-frequency transportation noise
A U-value of 0.25, supporting high energy efficiency alongside acoustic comfort
For a dense city renovation combining residential, office, and retail space, that level of performance ensures residents experience the energy of Philadelphia – without bringing the noise inside.
More about the project: The Poplar – Philadelphia, PA
The Platform – Norwalk, CT
Located in Fairfield County, The Platform is a mid-rise multifamily building completed in 2021 that required high energy performance and strong acoustic comfort to support modern urban living.
INTUS low-E double-pane window systems delivered:
STC 37 / OITC 30, helping reduce exterior city noise while supporting a quieter indoor environment
A U-value of 0.25, balancing thermal efficiency with everyday comfort
A tight air infiltration rate of 0.06 cfm/ft², improving indoor comfort and helping limit noise and drafts
This performance ensures residents stay connected to the community outside – without sacrificing comfort inside.
More about the project: The Platform – Norwalk, CT
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