Research Database

Amann, W., Preßmair, G. (2023):

In: Housing Finance International, autumn 2023 edition.

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.

IIBW/NHP (2024):

The project aims to position the business case of Limited-Profit-Housing Associations (LPHAs) as Austria's contribution to the "New European Bauhaus" initiative "Rebuild Ukraine".

Amann, W. (2005):

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

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

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

(IIBW working paper).

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

Lugger, K.; Amann, W. (Hg.) (2006):

(Wien: IIBW, im Auftrag des „Vereins zur Förderung der Wohnungswirtschaft“, mit Beiträgen von Amann, Ball, Ghekiere, Lux, Mundt, Turner).

This collection of essays by internationally well-known experts on housing policy describes European models of social housing, with a special focus on the Austrian case.

Amann, W. (2008):

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

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

Lugger, K.; Holoubek, M. (Hg.) (2008) (Koordination und Redaktion durch das IIBW):

(Wien: Manz).

Limited-Profit Housing is a cornerstone of housing policy in Austria. This collection of contributions by numerous well-known experts on housing matters in Austria gives an overview of its functions and the economic, legal and political framework within which it operates.

Amann, W. (2008):

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

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

UNECE/REM (2010):

(Geneve: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, Real Estate Market Advisory Group).

As a member of the UN "Real Estate Market Advisory Group" Dr. Amann contributed to these UN Guidelines on sustainable real estate markets. The Guidelines build on the experience of the late financial and housing market crisis and stress the importance of social housing for sustainable housing markets.

Amann, W. (2010):

In: The Housing Finance International Journal, June 2009.

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.