Essays about: "Reykjavík"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 34 essays containing the word Reykjavík.

  1. 16. Urbanize the Suburb

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

    Author : Drífa Árnadóttir; [2017]
    Keywords : Suburban center; public transit; public realm; walkability; cold climate design; sustainable.; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Iceland is an island located in the North Atlantic Ocean where the climate is cold and the weather can be unpredictable. The sun angle is low during winter, which gives minimum daylight. This darkness and strong winds affect the urban life in the capital city Reykjavík and controls how people commute and spend their free time. READ MORE

  3. 17. "We need to work on this together" : Collaboration between municipalities and other service providers on the matter of homelessness in Iceland

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan

    Author : Unnur Kristín Sigurgeirsdóttir; [2017]
    Keywords : homelessness; collaboration; Iceland; service providers; Street-level bureacracy; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : With as complex phenomenon as homelessness, collaboration is needed to provide multiple services that are necessary.The aim of this study was to analyse how service providers experience collaboration between municipalities and other service providers on the matter of homelessness in Iceland. READ MORE

  4. 18. Energy Performance of Dynamic Windows in Different Climates

    University essay from KTH/Byggnadsteknik

    Author : Hannes Reynisson; [2015]
    Keywords : IDA ICE; Building Energy Simulation; Electrochromic Window; Smart Window; Window Shading;

    Abstract : The European Union (EU) has expressed determination of reducing its energy consumption and the EU’s 2010 Energy Performance of Buildings Directive states that all new buildings must be nearly zero energy by the end of the year 2020. Dynamic or “smart” windows have been shown to be able to reduce HVAC energy consumption, lighting energy and peek cooling loads in hot climates in the US but it is difficult to find any work concerned with colder climates. READ MORE

  5. 19. Plant a Seed, Grow a City : An analysis of power, discourse and knowledge related to urban trees in Reykjavík

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Katrín Karlsdóttir; [2014]
    Keywords : Urban trees; urban forests; power; discourse; knowledge; Reykjavík; Stadsträd; tätortsnära skog; makt; diskurs; kunskap; Reykjavík;

    Abstract : Trees in Reykjavík gained an attention in year 2010 when the Mayor brought up the issue in a city council meeting, with the intention to replace cottonwood trees in the city center. A new topic was introduced to the scene which initiated a process within the planning system in Reykjavík. READ MORE

  6. 20. Temporary areas : using temporality to improve the image and liveabilty of Upper-Breiðholt

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Jóhann Sindri Pétursson; [2014]
    Keywords : temporary; meanwhile; interim; pop-up; city space ; public space; parking; Breiðholt; Reykjavík; Iceland;

    Abstract : Long processes of modern day planning realisations can be a burden on the functionality of cities which are constantly evolving. The addition of temporary areas which serve the user’s needs could be an answer to this problem. READ MORE