Amager Bakke, Copenhagen's waste-to-energy plant, boasts a distinctive green roof with a functional ski slope, designed by Bjarke Ingels Group and completed in 2019. The living roof of Amager Bakke is a large-scale example of the same design practices used by Sunshine Construction.  Layers of soil substrate up to 60 cm in depth provided the foundation for over 100 plant species which in turn provide habitat for local wildlife, including a family of foxes.  

Functionally, Amager Bakke operates as a waste-to-energy facility, employing advanced incineration technology to convert municipal solid waste into electricity and heat. Through combustion, high-temperature flue gases drive steam turbines to generate electricity, while heat recovery systems capture surplus heat for district heating. Stringent emission controls ensure compliance with environmental standards, emphasizing Amager Bakke's role as a sustainable energy producer and urban landmark.

Amager Bakke is an exemplar of the engineering and aesthetic excellence which Sunshine Construction strives to offer in the Washington DC area.

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Watch Architectural Digest's video feature of Amager Bakke here.