home of 2030

Competition Finalist

Architect: Outpost

Home of 2030 was a competition, launched in March 2020 managed by RIBA that encouraged the design of “environmentally friendly homes that support people in leading independent, fulfilling lives as our society ages.” Home of 2030 is a cross-departmental initiative funded by HM Government. Milk Structures was a part of Outpost’s team, which was one of four shortlisted finalists, along with Propagating Dan, Straw Works, Gaia Group, Max Fordham and EcoCocon. The proposal, Janus, was a modular housing system constructed from 98% organic biomass material, primarily unitised timber and straw. 

“The Janus House is uncompromising in addressing one planet living. This idealism in construction and place making is not an ambition or a luxury. It is a necessity to be embraced, by not later than 2030. The house combines traditional bio-based construction materials with modern 21st century techniques to create homes that are designed for a post fossil fuel age. Our buildings store more carbon than they emit, contain no toxins, are 95% compostable and are long lasting and healthy whilst also achieving Passivhaus levels of thermal performance. At the heart of our design thinking is a re calibration of our relationship with nature with the explicit aim of creating strong local communities. All team members have a profound understanding of the need to design with global accountability and to enfold within that our professional responsibility for safety, security, affordability, health, comfort, supporting communities and enhancing biodiversity. Thinking Globally – Acting Locally.”

Milk Structures worked with EcoCocon and MetsaWood to develop hybrid structural systems to suit a range of building typologies, ranging in scale and size from single dwellings to 5 storey apartment blocks and communal timber framed greenhouses providing usable spaces between adjacent properties.

Milk Structures are excited to be involved in many more projects where traditional methods of construction are being challenged and more sustainable solutions are being adopted.