Housing Research

Housing research in Vorarlberg is aimed at companies, public institutions, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and start-ups that wish to develop innovative housing projects. The initiative covers the areas of research & innovation, housing construction & modernization, as well as infrastructure & urban development, and offers ongoing funding opportunities in the form of a one-time grant. Pilot projects are supported that contribute to approaching future housing standards through energy-efficient, ecological, and cost-optimized concepts. Furthermore, social innovations are a focus, particularly models for the participation of future residents and measures to strengthen the community. Through scientific support and interdisciplinary cooperation, practical approaches are to be developed that enrich housing construction beyond purely technical solutions.

Potential project sponsors primarily include research institutions, small and medium-sized enterprises, start-ups, as well as public administrations and non-profit organizations wishing to implement pilot projects in Vorarlberg. A prerequisite for funding is the development of pilot projects with a clear focus on energy efficiency, ecology, and cost optimization, as well as the testing of participatory structures to involve future residents. Application documents consist solely of an individual letter, allowing interested parties to submit a funding application easily and without a fixed deadline. With a funding volume of approximately €220,000, innovative housing projects are promoted that contribute in the long term to the social and ecological development of the housing market in Vorarlberg.