Tomas Millar

Tomas Millar is a forward-thinking architect who actively integrates and advocates for advanced digital technologies, including Virtual Reality, Photogrammetry, and Artificial Intelligence, to innovate architectural practices and enhance client engagement. He is a curator and speaker at events like the RIBA's AI in Practice Summit, sharing insights on how AI can solve architectural problems and transform the profession. ribaj+4

Driven by a passion for making self-build housing more accessible, Tomas co-founded Livedin Custom Build. This venture, spun off from his architectural practice Millar Howard Workshop, focuses on sourcing plots, securing planning permissions, and connecting self-builders with resources, using technology to bring greater transparency to the housing industry. He views self-builders and SMEs as the 'craft brewers of the housing world'. co+2

As a co-founder and Director of Millar Howard Workshop, Tomas leads an award-winning architectural practice in Stroud that specializes in innovative and sustainable design, including sensitive renovations and bespoke new builds. The practice, established in 2007, is committed to reflecting clients' lifestyles and the character of the landscape, exemplified by projects like 'Dursley; The Treehouse', which gained recognition on Grand Designs. co+2

Tomas demonstrates a strong interest in the intersection of traditional crafts, digital technology, and artistic expression. His background includes involvement in youth theatre groups like 'The Flies on the Wall' and 'Stand + Stare immersive theatre group', and he values the blurring of boundaries between disciplines to enrich how we live, work, and play. co+1