COPENHILL
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COPENHILL
LOCATION: COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
HEAD OF STRATEGY & SUSTAINABILITY: TRINE LYNG MADSEN
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY: MTHØJGAARD
COST: US $ 670M
NOTABLE FEATURE: COMBINES A WASTE-TO-ENERGY PLANT WITH A SKI SLOPE AND HIKING TRAIL
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CopenHill is where high design meets high ambition. Located on the outer edge of Denmark’ s capital, it is a waste-to-energy plant that doubles as a public recreational space, burning non-recyclable waste to generate clean electricity and district heating for 150,000 homes. Its façade features aluminium bricks and glass, optimised for energy efficiency. But what really sets it apart is the rooftop – a ski slope, hiking trail, climbing wall and viewing platform that transform the plant into a local attraction. It exemplifies a new kind of multifunctional urban infrastructure, one that serves communities both environmentally and socially, turning utility into an experience.
Trine Lyng Madsen, Head of Strategy & Sustainability, MTHøjgaard
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Guided tour at CopenHill
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CREDIT: LARS PLOUGMANN