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Top 10 most sustainable buildings in the world

By District Energy posted 06-21-2023 16:05

  

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Construction Digital considers some of the best buildings in the world that showcase sustainable design to combat climate change with clean energy

With climate change becoming even more of a priority across the globe, it is important to highlight buildings that champion successful sustainable design. Countries worldwide are continuing to innovate not only with imagination, but also intellect, as new and exciting buildings are designed to protect the planet.

10: CopenHill, Copenhagen

One of the cleanest waste-to-energy power plants in the world, CopenHill works to convert over 440,000 tons of waste into clean energy annually. It serves 680,000 people and takes waste from up to 300 lorries each day, with its steam turbine producing 63MWh of energy and its heat exchangers used in a district heating system.

It might also be the only power plant in the world with an open-air ski slope on the roof. First opened in October 2019, the building was designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) with the aim to create a building that can contribute to the city and become a crucial city landmark.

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