This is a power plant like no other. CopenHill not only burns rubbish to make clean energy, but is also home to its very own ski slope. Opened in October 2019, the building was designed by the Bjarke Ingels Group (aka BIG) with an aim to create a building that can “contribute positively to the city, become part of the city, and even to be a landmark of the capital”. The plant serves 680,000 people and takes waste from up to 300 lorries each day.


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Amazing! This blend of green energy and urban design is revolutionary! How has CopenHill influenced similar projects worldwide?