Six Top-Notch Experts at NEW HOUSING’s Business Day
For the first time, NEW HOUSING is hosting a special event in June 2026 tailored specifically for investors and local governments. Participants can look forward to hearing from professionals in the construction and tourism industries. Take a look!
Karlsruhe. NEW HOUSING’s Business Day on June 26 is specifically aimed at investors, municipalities, and campground operators. From 9:30 a.m. to around 1:00 p.m., participants can attend the Deep Dives that are most relevant to them. Experts will provide exactly the information needed to invest with and in tiny houses.
The presentations are divided into the categories of local governments, investors, and tourism. The speakers will introduce themselves and their topics.
Tanja Preuß (Tourism Sector):
Company: Sales Management & Project Management, NAWALO GmbH
Title: Successful Tiny House Models in Tourist Rentals, Commercial Concepts, Statistics, and Experiences
About her: How can attractive, profitable, and permit-compliant lodging options be created with manageable effort? That is exactly what Tanja Preuß demonstrates in her presentation. For years, she has been supporting farmers, campground operators, and hotel owners in the DACH region in the successful implementation of tiny house projects for commercial rental. The focus is on suitable models for different types of businesses, the creation of additional capacity even on small plots, building code requirements, development and infrastructure, as well as cost-effective features. Using concrete real-world examples—from farms to campgrounds to hotels—participants will gain a concise, practical overview of how they can expand their tourism offerings, attract new target groups, and generate additional revenue.
Marco Klein (Investor Track):
Company: Waldbund
Title: Invest in Tiny House Resorts and Tiny House Developments on Land
About him: Waldbund GmbH trains innovative land investors and provides expertise on the development and use of land throughout Germany—ranging from forestry to leisure and tourism concepts to innovative building land solutions. Marco Klein complements the Grundinvest principle by structuring and implementing projects. This results in 6- to 7-figure investment projects, which will be presented at BusinessDay using concrete examples—from the IAB Tiny House on Wheels to the Travel Tower.
Martin Riedißer (Municipal Sector):
Title: Municipal Strategies for Land Activation and Vacant Lot Activation
About him: As a long-time managing director of municipal development and a member of the executive board of the Federal Association of Urban Developers, he advises and supports over 500 municipalities in southern Germany in the areas of urban renewal, planning, land mobilization, and property development. In this context, inner-city development is playing an increasingly important role in municipal strategic planning. Mr. Riedißer explains the options available to municipalities and the role that tiny houses can play in this context.
Fabian Müller (Local Government Sector):
Company: vilcomo
Titel: Tiny-Wohnpark Heidelberg and Tiny-Baulücke Singen
About him: Fabian Müller supports local governments, investors, and property owners, drawing on his experience in municipal consulting and building land development, from the initial site analysis through to implementation ready for approval. He is the founder and managing director of Vilcomo GmbH & Co. KG and specializes in the development of holistic tiny house projects. His focus is on legally sound, economically viable, and market-oriented concepts. The goal is to establish tiny houses not as a short-term trend, but as a realistic and sustainable housing solution in municipal development.
Julian Bauer (Tourism Pillar):
Company: Iglu Camping Allgäu/Lake Constance, a tiny house developer and operator on a leased campground
Title:
About him: Julian Bauer is launching a modern, hotel-style concept for tiny house destinations with a clear focus on tourist rentals. They offer a comprehensive, all-inclusive package—from land development and the planning and construction of high-quality tiny houses to professional, fully digital operations. The result is not just individual vacation homes, but well-thought-out tourism concepts with character. The concept is particularly attractive to landowners who wish to develop their properties for tourism and make them available for long-term lease.
Maximilian Couch (Investors Panel):
Maximilian Couch (Investors Panel):
Company: AlpAmi
Title: From development and construction to fully digital operations
About him: Max Couch and Alp-Ami are entering the market with a modern, hotel-like concept for tiny house destinations, with a clear focus on tourist rentals. They offer a comprehensive, all-in-one package—from land development through the planning and construction of high-quality tiny houses to professional, fully digital operations. The result is not just individual vacation homes, but well-thought-out tourism concepts with character: Guests benefit from a seamless booking and billing system, smart property management, and a structured, service-oriented operation. The concept is particularly attractive to landowners who wish to develop their properties for tourism and make them available for long-term lease.
