Essays about: "Reykjavík"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 34 essays containing the word Reykjavík.
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1. Growing Up in the City: Enhancing Safety and Liveability for Children in Established Urban Areas
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljöAbstract : This thesis explores various aspects of urban design and societal factors that contribute to creating child-friendly environments. The study begins by examining child-friendly design, emphasizing the significance of considering children’s needs in urban planning. READ MORE
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2. Feasibility study of a high-rise CLT building in a seismic area with high wind loads : A finite element approach
University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnadAbstract : Timber has been used as a construction material for thousands of years. However,the inventions of stronger materials and increased construction of taller buildings hasled to decreased use of wood products. READ MORE
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3. Transport Poverty in Reykjavík, Iceland : Service Area Analysis of Essential Services
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografiAbstract : This thesis delves into the manifestations of transport poverty and time poverty in the Greater Reykjavík area, highlighting the accessibility of essential healthcare, educational, and grocery services through various transport modes - driving, public transit, cycling, and walking. Utilizing a service area analysis with network datasets in ArcGIS Pro, the study indicates some disparities in travel times experienced by different demographic groups, with a particular emphasis on the university-eligible population. READ MORE
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4. Listahúsið
University essay from KTH/ArkitekturAbstract : Located in Laugarnes, Reykjavík there is an industrial building, just over 10.000m2, originally built as a slaughterhouse for the institution SS. The construction started in 1985 but due to financial setback the company never moved its function into the building. READ MORE
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5. Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) for disincentivizing car ownership and use in Reykjavík
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : Iceland faces problems in achieving decarbonization goals, especially regarding its transportation sector having highly car-oriented passenger transport in the capital city, Reykjavík. Therefore, there is a need to shift toward more sustainable transport modes. READ MORE