Research Database

Amann, W., Wagner, K. (2023):

This country chapter on Austrian housing and mortgage markets within the well-known Hypostat publication is a co-production of the IIBW and experienced housing finance experts.

In: Hypostat 2023.

Amann, W., Preßmair, G. (2023):

Thermally activated building structures (TABS) operated with heat pumps is becoming widely used in building construction. Among many other advantages, the inertia of this heating system can be used to stabilize electric power grids. In this paper, the outcomes of a IIBW study from 2023 is described.

In: Housing Finance International, autumn 2023 edition.

Amann, W. (2005):

This paper explores the possibilities to encourage the establishment of affordable rental housing in transition countries.

In: The Housing Finance International Journal, 12/2005.

Amann, W.; Mundt, A. (2006):

This paper analyses the quality of the Austrian system of affordable rental housing within the international context of comparing different housing policy systems.

(IIBW working paper).

Amann, W. (2008):

This book chapter positions the Austrian system of Limited-Profit Housing within an international context.

In: Lugger/Holoubek (2008), 3-13.

Amann, W. (2008):

This paper explores the theoretical framework for the implementation of mixed-use urban spaces, using the example of Graz-Reininghaus.

Vortragstext zum Symposium von Asset One am 20. Mai 2008, Graz-Reininghaus. In: Asset One (2008): Nutzungsvielfalt für Graz-Reininghaus.

Amann, W. (2010):

This article addresses housing policy challenges in Southeastern Europe and describes the IIBW's approach to implement affordable rental housing segments. Special attention is paid to new financing models and housing law.

In: The Housing Finance International Journal, June 2009.

Amann, W. (2010):

Kirgizstan is one of the poorest follow-up states of the Soviet Union. Housing policy action is therefore very necessary. This UNECE study describes housing policy developments since the transition and provides several housing policy recommendations.

In: Country Profile on the Housing Sector in Kyrgyzstan (Geneve, UNECE).

Amann, W., Mundt, A. (2010):

This article summarizes the IIBW research project on the implementation of a new housing law in Romania. This legal master plan combines a new rental law with a PPP-housing law and other by-laws in order to apply international best-practice and foster the development of a limited-profit rental housing segment in Romania.

In: IJLBE - International Journal of Law in the Built Environment 4/2010.

Amann, W., Mundt, A. (2010):

This paper provides evidence that the Austrian rental housing market may be characterised by a large degree of market-integration according to Jim Kemeny's theory of dual versus integrated rental markets.

In: The Housing Finance International Journal, Winter 2010.