83 GRI Index and Assurance statement Engaged citizen Fair partner Responsible banker Human Capacity Report Sustainability management Overview Foreword Raiffeisen Wohnbaubank AG As a specialist institute of the Raiffeisen Banking Group, Raiffeisen Wohnbaubank AG issues tax-efficient homebuilding bonds. The proceeds of the issuance are used by the Austrian homebuilding industry to make stable financing available for specific projects in Austria. In the current economic environment, which is characterized by rising construction costs and stagnating incomes, environmental principles must nevertheless still be observed in new construction. Above all, the squandering of precious resources should be avoided through careful planning and the use of high-quality construction materials in order to minimize maintenance and operating costs. Sustainability in the residential complex “Thal Schmelzanger” in Lienz Using funds from the issuing of Raiffeisen homebuilding bonds, among others, the first construction phase of the project “Thal Schmelzanger” in Lienz was carried out by Osttiroler Gemeinnützige Wohnungs- und Siedlungsgenossenschaft. This residential project is creating affordable living space in a quiet location on the edge of the woods. Nine rent-to-own apartments were built in the first construction phase, two more buildings of the same size are at the planning stage. The apartments designed by a team of architects range in size between 54 m2 and 95 m2 and are equipped with underfloor heating, Residential complex Thal Schmelzanger, © Osttiroler gemeinnützige Wohnungs- und Siedlungsgenossenschaft reg.Gen.m.b.H district heating connections and controlled living space ventilation. Each barrier-free unit also has a recessed balcony or garden.
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