Current
Francesco Zaccaro -
Developing Systemized Offsite Manufactured Timber Typologies from Welsh Supply Chain: Enabling the Transition to Nearly Zero Carbon Homes (Knowledge Economy Skills Scholarship (KESS) 2 PhD, DoS) *.
Denis Jahic -
Developing guidance for the management of Government funded dwelling retrofit programs, evaluating occupant quality of life (KESS2 PhD, DoS) *.
Tansy Duncan -
The development, testing and validating of a technical design guide for nearly-zero operational carbon affordable housing for sale and rent (KESS2 PhD, Supervisor).
Phil Grant -
Post Occupancy Evaluation of Delight in the Design of Schools (Professional Doctorate in Sustainable Built Environment (DSBE), Supervisor Training Coordinator (STC)).
Rahma Hagi Adan -
Assessing the impact of enhanced energy performance standards on the thermal performance of masonry construction dwellings, in the United Arab Emirates Professional Doctorate in Engineering (DEng), DoS).
Joyce Harvey -
Engaging with the change needed in vocational teaching during a pandemic (Professional Doctorate in Education (EdD), DoS).
Sian Rees -
Absorptive Capacity in Welsh Universities: A Case Study (Professional Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA), Supervisor).
Adam Rutherford -
Climate Change: the lens through which NATO must view the Future Security Environment (Professional Doctorate in Professional Practice, (DProf), Supervisor).
Uthayan Thurairajah -
A Novel Approach to Controlling Outdoor Trespass Lighting Intruding into the Human Eye by Adopting Smart Science and Technology to Improve Residents Quality of Life in the Built Environment (PhD, DoS).
Adam West -
Sustainability, systems and strategies – devising and implementing a strategy for environmental, economic and social sustainability in a systems-thinking Welsh housing association (DSBE, DoS).
Evan Owen-Powell -
Using local and traditional building techniques to develop, implement and test a new Building Code protocol for the Caribbean, enabling resilience from the challenges of climate change reality (DSBE, DoS).
Kevin Renz -
Organic Architecture Reconsidered: can Frank Lloyd Wright's organic architecture principles provide guidance within the current design process and deliver benefits for the environment (DSBE, Supervisor).
Jon Moorhouse -
Delivering a change model for small architectural practices to focus on emerging work opportunities, specifically on strategies for wider existing housing stock retrofit in the UK and reflecting on field observations from prototype monitoring schemes (DSBE, Supervisor).
Lilian Martin -
To what extent can an anti-racist framework, The Cynefin Award, support schools in Wales to engage in anti-racist practice (EdD, Independent Programme Advisor (IPA)).
Arvid Josefsen -
Targeted Interoperability-the Future of Regional Deterrence in NATO (DProf, IPA).
Stephen Nelson – Title to be conformed
(DProf, IPA).
*Doctoral research candidate working on post viva voce examination corrections.
Completed
2023: Dr Trevor Butler -
Investigation of Thermal Energy Performance of Earth to Air Heat Exchange Systems in British Columbia, Canada (PhD, DoS).
2022: Dr Joanna Clarke -
Development and Testing of an Active Building Protocol and Toolkit to aid the Design of Low Energy Active Buildings (DSBE, DoS).
2020: Dr Gavin Jenkins -
An exploration of the impact a new quality system has on the experiences of students and academic staff at a Saudi Arabian Higher Education institute (EdD, DoS).
2019: Dr Amans Sulaiti -
Evaluation of fire fighters health and well-being in Doha, Qatar (PhD, Advisor).
2019: Dr Ali Al-Naimi -
Using Qatari local ecological knowledge to assess and mitigate the impact of land reclamation on Doha coastal area (PhD, Supervisor).
2018: Dr Geraldine Seguela -
Water conservation strategy mixed methods for achieving zero use of desalinated water for outdoor landscape hospitals in arid climates (DEng, DoS).
2017: Dr John Cosgrove -
Development of a Conceptual Framework and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Energy Management in Manufacturing Companies in Ireland
(DEng, DoS).
2017: Dr Simon Hatherley -
An examination of development models for innovative, low carbon, ecological dwellings for rural areas of Wales (KESS1 PhD, DoS)
https://repository.cardiffmet.ac.uk/handle/10369/9191.
2016: Mr David L Hood –
Optimising biomass energy systems of less than one Megawatt (MProfPrac Ecological Building Practices, DoS).
2015: Dr. Jo Atkinson –
Evaluating external wall insulation (KESS1 PhD, DoS)
https://repository.cardiffmet.ac.uk/handle/10369/7515.
2014: Dr. Abdullah Hammoudi –
A Study to benchmark and investigate strategies to reduce road traffic collisions and casualties in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (PhD, Supervisor).
2011: Dr Jim Carfrae –
The Moisture Performance of Straw Bale Construction in a Temperate Maritime Climate (PhD University of Plymouth, Supervisor)
http://hdl.handle.net/10026.1/548.
2006: Dr Robin Cook – A study of allotments and small land plots benchmarking for: vegetable food crop production (PhD University of Glamorgan, Supervisor).
Doctorate Viva Voce Chair
2023: Mr Henry Gruffudd Hill -
Form Follows Formgiving:
Attuning to the Entanglement of Everyday Things (PhD).
2023: Ms Loulwa Alrefai -
Implementation of sculptural studies in the Kuwaiti high school art curriculum (PhD).
2022: Dr Kris Sobol -
Investigating whether pre-PGCE Primary school experience contributes to more successful engagement and outcomes for student (EdD).
2022: Dr Solein Ahmad Ali Momani -
Barriers Influence the Enhancement of the Quality of Graphic Design Education in Jordanian Universities From the Perspectives of Teachers, Students, and Industry Practitioners (PhD).
2021: Dr Ben Ewart-Dean -
How Film-Making Can Support the Development of the Social Communication Skills of Autistic Children (PhD).
2020: Dr Nawaz Muhammad -
A Framework for Successful Deployment of E-Learning in Developing Countries: A Case Study of Rural Areas of Pakistan (PhD).
Doctorate Viva Voce Examiner
2023: Dr Marco Cacuzza -
Lean Construction 4.0: a new paradigm to support the adoption of Industrialized Building Systems and the digital transition of SMEs
(PhD, Politecnico di Milano, Italy).
2023: Dean Myers -
Understanding Factors Influencing Overheating: The UK's First Large-Scale Domestic Passivhaus Retrofit (DEng, Leeds Beckett University).
2022: David Minns -
Knowledge for the specification of internal wall insulation for existing solid masonry walls: a study of micro design practices in the UK (PhD, University of Bath).
2021: Dr Lindsay Cordery-Bruce -
Cross-pollinating the evidence: A feasibility study into the therapeutic potential of beekeeping for adults with substance misuse issues (DProf, Cardiff Metropolitan University).
2020: Ms Lindsay Cordery-Bruce -
Cross-pollinating the evidence: A feasibility study into the therapeutic potential of beekeeping for adults with substance misuse issues (DProf, Cardiff Metropolitan University).
2020: Dr Ana Cristina Villaca Coelho - Sustainability upgrades in small commercial and retail buildings in regional centres (PhD, University of Wollongong, Australia).
2020: Dr Moawiah Alnsour - Integrating sustainability assessment into public works development in Jordan (PhD, University of Leeds).
2020: Dr
Hugo Geoffroy -
Méthode pour la détection de défauts des systèmes énergétiques
(PhD,
Savoie Mont Blanc University, France).
2019: Dr Amber Wismayer -
The Sustainable Regeneration of Built Heritage in Malta: A study on occupant comfort and environmental performance
(PhD, University of Bath).
2018:
Mr
Hugo Geoffroy -
Méthode pour la détection de défauts des systèmes énergétiques
(MPhil, Savoie Mont Blanc University, France).
2018: Ms Ana Cristina Villaca Coelho - Sustainability upgrades in small commercial and retail buildings in regional centres
(PhD, University of Wollongong, Australia).
2018: Mr Moawiah Alnsour -
Integrating sustainability assessment into public works development in Jordan
(PhD, University of Leeds).
2015:
Dr Lea Read -
Soap Based Thermal Insulation as a Sustainable Alternative to Petroleum Based Thermal Insulation
(DSBE, University of Salford).
2015:
Mr
Norman Gilkinson -
ESPART:
A tool enabling UK construction sector stakeholder capability to procure environmentally sustainable material products
(MPhil, University of Salford).
2015:
Prof
Erik Bichard -
The Application of Behavioural Strategies to Motivate Sustainable Decisions in the Built Environment (PhD by Published Works, University of Salford).
2014:
Mr
Norman Gilkinson -
ESPART:
A tool enabling UK construction sector stakeholder capability to procure environmentally sustainable material products
(PhD, University of Salford).
2014:
Dr
Jai Cui -
A study of energy-related occupancy activities in a sample of monitored domestic buildings in the UK
(PhD, Nottingham Trent University).
2012:
Mr
Norman Gilkinson -
ESPART:
A tool enabling UK construction sector stakeholder capability to procure environmentally sustainable material products
(PhD, University of Salford).
2012:
Dr Rita Scully -
Implementing a Knowledge Sharing Roadmap in Small and Micro Companies
(PhD, University of Salford).
2010:
Mr
David Zhong -
Modern interpretation of FengShui in contemporary sustainable residential design
(MPhil, University of Derby).
2009:
Dr Jon Gates -
Solar thermal storage using phase change materials
(PhD, University of Brighton).
External Links
2023 I am one of the Judges for the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) Annual Industry Built Environment Awards:
CABE Built Environment Awards 2024 - Chartered Association of Building Engineers (cbuilde.com).
2022: I was Chair for
CABE's 1st Research Forum Sustainability and Resilience in the Built Environment.
2020-date: I am
Chair of CABE's Wales Committee.
2020-date: I am a Board Member for Down to Zero, a subsidiary of Cynon Taf Housing Group:
Climate Change | Down To Zero | Wales (down-to-zero.co.uk).
2019-date: Co-Editor Spinger Book Series - Advances in Sustainability Science and Technology:
Advances in Sustainability Science and Technology | Book series home (springer.com).
2018-date: External Fellow, Leeds Sustainability Institute:
Leeds Sustainability Institute | Research | Leeds Beckett University.
2011-date: Member of the International Programme Committee for the Sustainability in Energy and Buildings (SEB) International Conference:
International Conference on Sustainability in Energy and Buildings - Programme committee (kesinternational.org).
2010-2020 Invited Track Chair for several invited tracks at the SEB International Conference.
2013-date G01 General Track Chair: Sustainable and Resilient Buildings at the SEB International Conference:
KES-SEB23 : General Tracks (kesinternational.org).
2017-date General Chair at the SEB International Conference:
KES-SEB23 : Organisation (kesinternational.org).
2016-date Member of the International Scientific Committee the Sustainable Ecological Design for Society (SEEDS) Conference:
SEEDS CONFERENCE (international-seeds.co.uk).
View Dr Littlewood’s papers and publications on Cardiff Metropolitan University’s DSpace repository.
I have authored/co-authored 170+ academic peer reviewed published articles, book chapters, and conference papers, and co-edited conference proceedings, books and I am one of three Co-Editors for the Springer book series:
'Advances in Sustainability Science and Technology' launched in 2019, which in July 2023 has published 26 volumes.
John Littlewood (0000-0002-0351-9954) - My ORCID
Selected Journal Articles, Book Chapters & Patents (recent and 'in press')
Peer Reviewed Books
Littlewood J.R, Spataru C. & Howlett B., Jain, L.C. 2017. Smart Energy Control Systems for Sustainable Buildings. Springer, Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies series. Vol 67. March.
https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783319520742.
Howlett, R.J.
Littlewood, J.R. Balas, M.M. (Eds). 2022. Smart and Sustainable Technology or Resilient Cities & Communities. In: Vol 11, Advances in Sustainability Science and Technology.
https://link.springer.com/book/9789811691003.
Peer Reviewed Book Series
Howlett, Robert J.,
Littlewood, J.R. Lakhmi C (Eds). 2021. An Introduction to Emerging Research in Sustainable Energy and Buildings for a Low-Carbon Future. Advances in Sustainability Science and Technology. Vol 1. Series Editors: Howlett, R. J.,
Littlewood, J.R. Lakhmi C. (Series Editors).
https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9789811587740.
K. G. SrinivasaG. M. SiddeshS. R. Manisekhar (Eds). 2022. Society 5.0: Smart Future Towards Enhancing the Quality of Society. In: Vol 15, Advances in Sustainability Science and Technology. Howlett, R. J.,
Littlewood, J.R. Lakhmi C. (Series Editors).
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-19-2161-2.
Nasrin AghamohammadiMat Santamouris (Eds). 2022. Urban Overheating: Heat Mitigation and the Impact on Health. In: Vol 21, Advances in Sustainability Science and Technology. Howlett, R. J.,
Littlewood, J.R. Lakhmi C. (Series Editors). https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-19-4707-0.
TripathiRavi, D. SharmaHakan, K. OztopRajamohan Natarajan, F. 2023. Nanomaterials and Nanoliquids: Applications in Energy and Environment. In: Vol 24, Advances in Sustainability Science and Technology. Howlett, R. J.,
Littlewood, J.R. Lakhmi C. (Series Editors).
Nanomaterials and Nanoliquids: Applications in Energy and Environment | SpringerLink.
Peer Reviewed Conference Proceedings
Howlett, R.J. Jain, L,C. Manca, V.
Littlewood, J, R. Balas, M, M. 2021. COVID-19 Challenge International Virtual Summit Conference Digest. KES International.
http://covidchallenge.kesinternational.org/CVC21%20digest.pdf.
Littlewood, J. R. Howlett, R.J., Lakhmi C. J. (Eds.). 2023. Sustainability in Energy and Buildings 2022. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, Springer. Vol. 336.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-8769-4.
Littlewood, J. R. 2023. Chartered Association of Building Engineers, Research Forum Digest – Embedding Sustainability.
CABE Research Forum Digest - Chartered Association of Building Engineers (cbuilde.com).
Open Access Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
LITTLEWOOD, J. R. GEENS, A, J. 2004. The computer modelling methodology for the dynamic thermal simulation of a two-storey earth sheltered house. International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology (IJCAT) - Special Issue on Special issue in "Product and Process Modelling in the building and related industries. Vol.3 No. 1/2/3 2004, pp. 57-69.
https://doi.org/10.1504/IJCAT.2004.003841.
CARFRAE, J. PIETER de WILDE, P.
LITTLEWOOD, J, R. GOODHEW, S. WALKER, P. 2011. Development of a Cost-Effective Probe for the Long Term Monitoring of Straw Bale Buildings. Building and Environment Volume 46, Issue 1, January 2011, Pages 156-164.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0360132310002155.
Hopper, J.
Littlewood, J. R. Geens, A.J. Counsell, J.A.M. Taylor, T. Thomas, A. Evans, N.I. 2012. Assessing retrofitted external wall insulation using infrared thermography. Structural Survey Journal, Volume 30, issue 3, pp 245-266. https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/02630801211241810/full/html.
Cosgrove J.,
Littlewood J,R. Wilgeroth P., 2017. “Development of a Framework of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to Identify Reductions in Energy Consumption in a Medical Devices Production Facility", International Journal of Ambient Energy (IJAE), Taylor & Francis. 31st January. pp, 1-09.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01430750.2017.1278718.
Littlewood, J. R. Smallwood, I. 2017. In-construction tests show rapid smoke spread across dwellings. Journal of Engineering Sustainability. Volume 170 Issue 2, March 2017, pp. 102-112. Themed issue on sustainability in energy and buildings – part 2. Link:
https://doi.org/10.1680/jensu.15.00063.
ATKINSON, J.
LITTLEWOOD, J, R. GEENS, A, J. KARANI. 2017. Relieving fuel poverty in Wales with external wall insulation. Journal of Engineering Sustainability. Volume 170 Issue 2, April 2017, pp. 93-101.
https://doi.org/10.1680/jensu.15.00064.
Seguela, G.
Littlewood, J. R. Karani, G. 2017. Eco-engineering strategies for soil restoration and water conservation: Investigating the application of soil improvements in a semi-arid climate in a medical facility case study, Abu Dhabi. Ecological Engineering Journal.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2017.07.020.
Naimi, A. Karani, G,
Littlewood, J. R. 2018. Stakeholder Views on Land Reclamation and Marine Environment in Doha, Qatar. Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. DOI:10.15640/jaes.v7n1a4
Butler, T. J.
Littlewood, J.R. Millward, H. 2019. Enhanced IEQ through Passive Earth Tubes in Canada. The REHVA European HVAC Journal - Special Issue. Volume: 56 Issue: 3 June 2019, pp. 57-63.
https://www.rehva.eu/rehva-journal/chapter/enhanced-ieq-through-passive-earth-tubes-in-canada.
Seguela, G.
Littlewood, J. R. Karani, G. 2020. A GHG Metric Methodology to Assess Onsite Buildings Non-Potable Water System for Outdoor Landscape Use. Applied Sciences Journal - Special Issue Impact Assessment of Climate Change on Building. Appl. Sci. 2020, 10(4), 1339;
https://doi.org/10.3390/app10041339.
Zaccaro F.,
Littlewood J.R., Hayles C.S. (2021). An Analysis of Repeating Thermal Bridges from Timber Frame Fraction in Closed Panel Timber Frame Walls: A Case Study from Wales, UK. Energies 2021, 14(4), 1211 - Special Issue - Environmental and Sustainable Built Environments:
https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/4/1211.
Seguela, G.,
Littlewood, J.R. Karani, G. 2022. Non-Potable Water Quality Assessment Results for Water Conservation in the Context of a Medical Facility Case Study. Sustainability 2022, 14(11), Special Issue "Water: Key Factor for the Future of Sustainable World".
https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/14/11/6578.
CLARKE. J,
Littlewood, J.R. & Karani, G. 2023. Developing Tools to Enable the UK Construction Industry to Adopt the Active Building Concept for Net Zero Carbon Buildings. Buildings, 13(2), 304. Special Issue: Digital and Intelligent Approaches for Sustainable Architectural Design. January 2023.
https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings13020304.
Open Access Peer Reviewed Procedia Journal Articles
NOORAEI, M.
LITTLEWOOD, J. R. EVANS, N. I. 2013. Feedback from occupants in 'as designed' low-carbon apartments, a case study in Swansea, UK. Energy Procedia, Volume 42 - Elsevier, November 2013, pp. 446-456.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876610213017475.
Marais, P.
Littlewood. J. R. Karani. G. 2015. The use of polymer stabilised earth foundations for rammed earth construction. Energy Procedia Journal. Volume 83, December 2015, Pages 464–473.
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876610215028313.
LITTLEWOOD, J, R. ALAM, M. GOODHEW, S. 2017. A new methodology for the selective measurement of building performance and safety. Energy Procedia, March. Vol. 111. pp. 338-346. Link:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876610217302254.
Littlewood, J. R. Smallwood, I. 2017. One year temperature and heat pump performance for a micro-community of low carbon dwellings, in Wales, UK. Energy Procedia, Vol. 111, pp. 387-396.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2017.03.200.
Littlewood, J. R. Alam, M. Goodhew, S. Davies, G. The Safety Gap in buildings: Perceptions of Welsh Fire Safety Professionals. Energy Procedia. Volume 134, October 2017, Pages 787-796. Link:
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876610217347203.
Alhazim. M.
Littlewood, J. R. Canavan, K. Carey, P. 2017. Sunlight analysis for the Kuwaiti Government dwelling design and effects on householders' health. Energy Procedia, Volume 134, October 2017, Pages 894-903. Link:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876610217362471.
Peer Reviewed Book Chapters
Littlewood, J. R. 2013. Assessing and monitoring the thermal performance of dwellings, Chapter Four. In: Architectural Technology: Research & Practice. Editor: EMMITT, S. Wiley Blackwell, Oxford, UK.
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/9781118292365.ch4/summary.
Cosgrove J.,
Littlewood J.R. & Wilgeroth P. 2017. Development of a holistic method to analyse the consumption of energy and technical services in manufacturing facilities, Chapter Nine, pp 199-221. In: 'Smart Energy Control Systems for Sustainable Buildings'. Vol 67. Springer, Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies series..
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-52076-6_9.
Jahic, D.
Littlewood, J. R. Karani, G. Atkinson, J. Bolton, D. 2019. Evaluating occupant wellbeing in retrofitted dwellings with the short form 36 questionnaire. Chapter 35. In: Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, SEB18. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, Springer. Vol. 131.
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-04293-6_35.
Littlewood, J. R. Smallwood, I. 2019. Occupant Interaction with As-Designed Smart Heating: Impacts upon Energy Use & Thermal Comfort. Chapter 39. In: Sustainability in Energy and Buildings 2018 SEB'18. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, Springer. Vol. 131.
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-04293-6_39.
Littlewood, J.R. Waldron, D. Newman, G. Hedges, D. Zaccaro, F. 2019. Building Performance Assessment Protocol for Timber Dwellings, Conducting Thermography Tests on Live Construction sites. Chapter 62. In: Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, Vol 163, pp. 735-745.
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-32-9868-2_62.
Thurairajah U.,
Littlewood J.R., Karani G. (2021). A Novel Approach to Controlling Outdoor Light Pollution by Adopting Smart Science and Technology to Improve Residents Quality of Life in the Built Environment. Howlett, R.J. Lakhmi, C. (series eds), Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, Vol 203. Springer, Singapore.
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-15-8783-2_31.
Moorhouse V.,
Littlewood J.R., Hale E. 2021. A Pilot Study Evaluating Offsite Manufacturing of Timber Frame Panels Using Lean Manufacturing Principles for Dwellings. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, Vol 203. Springer, Singapore.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-8783-2_42.
Zaccaro F.,
Littlewood J.R., Hayles C.S. (2021) Thermal Bridge Analysis for Offsite Manufactured Closed Panel Timber Frame Walls. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, Vol 203. Springer, Singapore.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-8783-2_37.
Jahic D.,
Littlewood J.R., Karani G. (2021) Piloting a Management and Evaluation Protocol for Occupant Quality of Life in Welsh Dwelling Retrofits. Chapter 39, pp-467-478. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, Vol 203. Springer, Singapore.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-8783-2_39.
Butler T.J.,
Littlewood J.R., Howlett R. (2021) Earth Tubes—Clean-Tech Method for Improving Occupant Health and Comfort. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, Vol 203. Springer, Singapore. Link:
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-15-8783-2_47.
Grant, P.
Littlewood, J.R. Pepperell, R. 2021. An Exploration of the Relationships Between Architectural Delight and Human Senses. Chapter 35. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, Vol 263. Springer, Singapore.
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-16-6269-0_35.
Hagi Adan, R.
Littlewood, J.R. Sanna, F. 2021. A Methodology for Assessing the Impact of Enhanced Energy Performance Standards on the Thermal Performance of Masonry Construction Dwellings, in the United Arab Emirates. Chapter 36. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, Vol 263. Springer, Singapore.
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-16-6269-0_36.
SEGUELA, G.
LITTLEWOOD, J.R. KARANI, G. 2022. Evaluation of a Landscape Irrigation Management Strategy to Support Abu Dhabi Update Its Water-Related Standards. In: Water Quality - New Perspectives, IntechOpen Limited, UK.
https://www.intechopen.com/online-first/83766.
Littlewood J.R. ZHANG, X. KARANI, G. 2023. A Pilot Study to Evaluate Occupant Quality of Life in Optimised Retrofit Dwellings in Wales, UK. Chapter 32. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, Vol 336. Springer, Singapore.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-8769-4_32.
Littlewood J.R. HAWKINS, R. EVANS, N.I. HALE, C. 2023. Offsite Manufacturing of Timber-Frame Woodfibre Insulated Construction Systems for Nearly-to-Zero Carbon Dwellings in Wales, UK. Chapter 36. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, Vol 336. Springer, Singapore.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-8769-4_36.
STEVENS-WOOD, K.
Littlewood J.R. SANNA, F. 2023. A Community Housing Association's Strategy for the Benchmarking, Reduction and Sequestration of Carbon Towards a Resilient and Globally Responsible Wales (UK). Chapter 23. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, Vol 336. Springer, Singapore.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-8769-4_23.
Peer Reviewed Conference Articles
LITTLEWOOD, J. R. GEENS, A, J, A, J. 2001. The simulated thermal performance of a pair of two-storey earth sheltered houses for the UK climate. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Foundation Construction and Building Research Conference, 3rd to 5th September 2001, Volume 1, pp. 128-138. School of the Built and Natural Environment Glasgow Caledonian University.
LITTLEWOOD, J. R. SMITH, D. GEENS. A. J. 2002. Public evaluation of a pair of two-storey earth sheltered houses for sustainable communities in Wales, UK. The 3rd International Sustainable Building Conference, 23-25 September 2002, Oslo, Norway.
http://www.irbnet.de/daten/iconda/CIB2479.pdf.
DEVANY, L.
LITTLEWOOD, J. R. GEENS, A. J. 2006. Urban beekeeping schemes for sustainable food production and biodiversity. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Foundation Construction and Building Research Conference. UCL, the Bartlett, London, UK, 7-8th September 2006.
LITTLEWOOD, J. R. TAYLOR. T. GOODHEW. S. EVANS. N. I. COUNSELL. J. A. M. WHYMAN. A. WILGEROTH. P. 2011. Development of a thermography protocol for the in-construction testing of the thermal performance of low carbon dwellings. The Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers Technical Symposium, 6-7 September 2011, Demontford University, Leicester, UK.
HOPPER, J.
LITTLEWOOD, J, R. GEENS, A, J. FOX, C. COUNSELL, J. A. 2011. THOMAS, A. Developing monitoring protocols for dwellings undergoing low carbon retrofit solutions, Wales, UK. The World Sustainable Building Conference SB11 Helsinki, 18-21st October 2011, Finnish Association of Civil Engineers, Helsinki, Finland. Volume 1, Sustainable Processes and eco-efficient technologies Page 1723-1732.
LITTLEWOOD, J, R. TAYLOR, T. DAVIES, G. JOHN. D. 2011. How to minimise space heating to dwellings in Wales, UK through the use of exhaust air source heat pumps: results of a post-occupancy monitoring study in Bargoed, UK. World Sustainable Building Conference SB11 Helsinki, 18-21st October 2011, Finnish Association of Civil Engineers, Helsinki, Finland.
Cosgrove J., Doyle F., O'Neill M.,
Littlewood J.R. Wilgeroth P., 2016. A methodology for verified energy savings in manufacturing facilities through changes in operational behaviour. International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Industry, European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ECEEE). Berlin, Germany. September.
http://proceedings.eceee.org/visabstrakt.php?event=6&doc=2-034-16.
Al-naimi, A., Karani, G.
Littlewood, J.R. 2017. Effects of Land Reclamation on Marine Life on Doha Coastal Region, State of Qatar.: ISER 57th International Conference. The International Society for Engineers and Researchers (ISER). http://www.worldresearchlibrary.org/up_proc/pdf/861-150044530254-60.pdf
Littlewood, J. R. Davies, G. 2017. The Sustainable regeneration of the Swansea High Street - a cohesive community. Sustainability in Energy and Buildings: Research Advances Journal. Vol. 6. No. 1. pp. 35-43. Cited at:
https://nimbusvault.net/publications/koala/SEBRA/papers/seb17s-010.pdf.
Grant, P.
Littlewood, J. R. Pepperell, P. 2018. Emotive Architecture – Sensory Design Evaluation of Schools. SEEDS 2018 International Conference, 6th to 7th September 2018, Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland. pp. 935-941.
https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/-/media/files/research/leeds-sustainability-institute/seeds-conference/seeds-conference-proceedings-2018.pdf.
Philip, B.
Littlewood, J. R. Radford, R. Evans, N. Whyman, T. Jones, D.P. 2019. Energy Assessment Technique for Retrofit Mine-water District Heat Network. International Conference on Smart Infrastructure and Construction 2019 (ICSIC). July, University of Cambridge, UK.
https://doi.org/10.1680/icsic.64669.447.
Duncan, T. Hayles, C. Littlewood, J. R. Jones, S. Boyle, T. 2021. A methodology for assessing satisfaction levels in affordable housing in Wales. International Sustainable Ecological Engineering Design for Society (SEEDS21) Conference. 1-3 September 2021, UK.
Industry Publications
Littlewood, J. R. Smallwood, I. 2015. Building Performance Evaluation: Final Report, Domestic Buildings, Phase 2, In-use performance and post occupancy evaluation – Project 450103 Aberfawr Terrace. Building Performance Evaluation, Technology Strategy Board, UK.
Selected Awards
2020. Outstanding Contribution Award from KES International.
For acting as a KES champion for sustainable building; providing support for the Sustainability in Energy and Buildings conference series for a decade including chairing the conference (2014, 2017, 2019-date), giving keynote (2011) and invited (2013) talks, chairing tracks (2013-date), and invited sessions (2010-date). Also acting as a Co-editor of the KES Springer book series
'Advances in Sustainability Science and Technology'.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kes-international_we-are-so-proud-to-announce-the-well-deserving-activity-6716675379874136064-YOSM/.
2021.
InnovateUK/KTN KTP 2021 Future Leaders Award: Verity Moorhouse.
https://businesswales.gov.wales/innovation/news-0/three-welsh-finalists-nominated-ktp-best-best-awards-2021 and
https://www.ktp-uk.org/awards/. I was Principal Investigator and Academic Supervisor for this KTP project.
2021. Green Gown Award: Build Back Better: Kirsten Stevens-Wood, Prof John Littlewood, Prof Fausto Sanna. Down to Zero: Cynon Taff Community Housing Decarbonisation Project.
https://www.sustainabilityexchange.ac.uk/green_gown_awards_2021_build_back_better_cardif
2023. InnovateUK Outstanding and Certificate of Excellence for KTP 04/05/18 – 03/09/22
Prof John Littlewood entitled 'To embed a Hale Innovation Management System (HiMS), with a Holistic Feedback & Optimisation Loop (HFOL) for transparent cost appraisal/reduction, and product performance enhancement (golden threads). Pioneering expansion of prefabricated components and transitioning into modular construction.'
I was Principal Investigator and Academic Supervisor for this project.
