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Energy Generation in Iceland: Part II – Hydroelectric
By Gretchen Heberling on 28 May 2015 • openbook 5 minute read
Iceland’s location and geology have provided the country with a wealth of natural resources. The island is the size of the state of Kentucky with a population of approximately 325,000, and is located over a hot spot on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge; for this reason, the isla …
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Gretchen Heberling

Energy Generation in Iceland: Part I – Geothermal
By Gretchen Heberling on 09 Mar 2015 • openbook 5 minute read
Iceland’s location and geology have provided the country with a wealth of natural resources. The island is the size of the state of Kentucky with a population of approximately 325,000, and is located over a hot spot on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge; for this reason, the isla …
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Building Profile: Harpa Concert Hall
By Gretchen Heberling on 21 Nov 2014 • openbook 2 minute read
The Harpa Concert Hall & Conference Centre sits on the water at the northern edge of downtown Reykjavik, offering fantastic views of the harbor and downtown. The site is isolated, with no adjacent neighbors, which allows the building to reflect the scenery without d …
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Building Profile: Reykjavik University
By Gretchen Heberling on 28 Oct 2014 • openbook 3 minute read
Reykjavik University is located in the southern part of Iceland's capital, a ten minute drive from downtown. The school is situated between the Reykjavik Airport, Öskjuhlíð (a public park with geothermal hot water storage tanks and the landmark Perlan (The Pearl) res …
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