Essays about: "Reykjavík"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 34 essays containing the word Reykjavík.

  1. 11. Will Local Retail Survive When eTail Comes to Town? : 10 Planning Actions in Response to Increased Impact of E-Commerce on Brick-and-Mortar Retail

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Sigurjón Jóhannsson; [2020]
    Keywords : retail; brick-and-mortar retail; e-commerce; municipal planning; planning actions; Reykjavík;

    Abstract : Efter att e-handelsandelen av detaljhandeln har ökat har en förväntad och grundläggande förändring inom detaljhandeln ägt rum. Den framtida rollen för traditionell butikshandel i den byggda miljön är oklar. READ MORE

  3. 12. Analysis of Seismic Data Acquired in the Hverahlíð Geothermal Area

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Geofysik

    Author : Agnieszka Stoch; [2020]
    Keywords : Hverahlíð geothermal area; reflection seismic; virtual reflection seismic profiling; virtual shot gather; cross-correlation; autocorrelation;

    Abstract : Volcanic rifting environments, such as in Iceland, are challenging for conventional seismic reflection methods using active surface seismic sources. This study demonstrates the potential of a novel technique, called Virtual Reflection Seismic Profiling (VRSP) for imaging reflections in geothermal regions, like Hverahlíð, where a dense seismic array recorded a number of local microearthquakes for cross-correlation. READ MORE

  4. 13. Reykjavík’s roadsides : using roadside vegetation as a source to increase biological diversity in urban environments

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Hrönn Hafliðadóttir; [2018]
    Keywords : Urban Biodiversity; Roadside vegetation; Reykjavík´s Roadsides; Ecological Design; Planting Design; Native Flora;

    Abstract : With the expansion and densification of urban environments, natural and man-made, open and green areas get lost for buildings and transportation systems. It is therefore crucial to take care of the green areas and ecologically favourable environments to support urban biodiversity. READ MORE

  5. 14. Assessing Staff Turnover: A View from Hotel Workers in Reykjavík : Causes and Impacts

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Turismvetenskap

    Author : Sunna Guðmundsdóttir; Emeli Kammerland; [2018]
    Keywords : Departure; hospitality industry; human resource management; retention; Iceland;

    Abstract : Staff turnover is an endemic issue in the hospitality industry, worldwide. Voluntary staff turnover has been the focus of many studies in the past decades and many researchers have constantly intended to connect a number of variables to it. READ MORE

  6. 15. Kirkjusandur Neighborhood

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Brynja Gudnadottir; [2017]
    Keywords : Urban design Water Sustainable living Density Stormwater treatment Historical waterways; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : This master thesis addresses urban sprawl, population growth and density in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. The inhabitants of the capital area are estimated to increase by 19-26% by 2040. Reykjavik has a housing shortage, problem with sprawl, movability, walkability and transportation. READ MORE