Students of the West Pomeranian University of Technology performed well in the final of The Trial by Vinci Construction- competition. The aim was to prepare a conceptual design in the categories Constructions of the future, Sustainable construction and Cities above and below cities.

The team prepared a project entitled “Floating Garden Poland” referring directly to the conditions of Szczecin, where more than a half of the area are reservoirs and green areas.

Students proposed solutions based on the 4R principle: the use of old sea containers (Reuse) for the implementation of small residential units with a high energy standards (Reduce); their energy supply using renewable energy sources (Renewable) – photovoltaic panels and a heat pump using water-ice phase transformation – limiting the negative impact on the environment. The treatment of water in a small wastewater treatment plant (Recycle) was also planned.