The Hoose Family. Connected by Shared Values.
We’re a close-knit, experienced team who value quality, clear communication, and doing things thoughtfully, carefully, and a little differently.
Hoose began as a conversation around a kitchen table during Covid between our founding directors, Stuart Gee and Lindsay Neill. Drawing on their backgrounds in building science, research, and hands-on construction, they found themselves returning to one simple question: could homes be built to support everyday life, give back to the land they sit on, and reduce the environmental impact of construction itself?
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With those questions in mind, they set out to create a business focused on healthier, more affordable homes designed around real life and the land they become part of. Achieving that meant rethinking not just what homes are made of, but how they are designed, built, and delivered.
Before Covid, Stuart had already begun developing what would become the Hoose Mobile Factory, bringing precision manufacturing directly to site. That early work laid the foundations for an approach that reduces transport related environmental impact, improves build efficiency and quality, and allows teams to respond quickly to real world, site specific challenges.
As those ideas evolved, Stuart and Lindsay began shaping what Hoose could become. Lindsay brought decades of experience across the construction industry, along with a deep rooted belief that homes could, and should be built differently. Throughout his career he had seen both the strengths and the shortcomings of conventional building, and he shared Stuart’s sense that there was a better way to do things. His practical knowledge, curiosity, and passion for doing things differently helped ground the vision in real-world experience.
Around them, a wider group of designers, builders, and problem solvers gradually came together, each drawn by the same commitment to thoughtful design and careful construction. Today, that group forms the Hoose family.
Stuart Gee
Innovation & Process
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When I’m not thinking about new things we can develop at Hoose, I spend time with the people I care most about. We keep it simple, walking, sharing food, exploring places, and being near water or open landscapes. I’ve always loved travelling and making things, and I am drawn to thoughtful ideas and people who are willing to question the norm.
At Hoose, I see my role as protecting the original intent of a project. It is easy for that spark to get lost once things move into delivery. I care about detail because that’s where buildings start to feel right for the people who live in them. I spend a lot of time challenging the way the construction industry works and encouraging design and making to be treated as one connected process.
My path into building was not linear. I started learning on-site before returning to education and developing a strong interest in sustainable and low-energy construction. Over the years I’ve worked across design, manufacture, research, and delivery, including leading the development of a super insulated housing system that delivered hundreds of homes across the UK. That experience confirmed something for me. The technical answers are largely there. The real work is bringing together performance, craft, and human wellbeing in a way that feels grounded and accessible.
What matters most now is creating homes that are healthy, resilient, and within reach for more people. I care as much about the way we work as the buildings themselves, the collaboration, the shared learning, and the pride in what we create. Hoose grew from those values and from a shared belief with Lindsay that homes should be thoughtful, carefully made, and supportive of everyday life.
Lindsay Neill
Construction & Operations
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Most of my time outside work is spent with family and friends, luckily my daughter follows Falkirk Football Club so I get to spend time with her at both the home and away games. If I’m not at the football I enjoy being around people, listening to music, reading, and working on our project house.
What brought Hoose to me was a long-held ambition to work in an environment built on respect. I’ve always believed you can do serious work without ego or noise. Meeting Stuart was one of those moments where things just clicked. The timing felt right, the thinking aligned, and we shared the same values.
Before Hoose, many of the ideas that shaped it were talked through around kitchen tables or while walking the dog. Honest conversations about the industry, about how things are done and how they could be done better. That grounded thinking still sits at the heart of what Hoose is becoming.
Quality matters to me. Not just in workmanship, but in standards, reliability, communication, and how you treat people. I believe in respect and in behaving properly, as my father-in-law puts it, ‘it’s all about how you behave when the polis aren’t looking’. And while I take the work seriously, I don’t believe you need to take yourself too seriously.
I’ve spent nearly 35 years in the industry, starting as an apprentice joiner and working through to Managing Director and business owner. Along the way I’ve trained apprentices, taught and assessed, gained qualifications, won industry awards, and delivered projects from concept to completion.
Today my focus is on joinery and carpentry, delivery and operations, and ensuring what’s designed can actually be built well. I provide technical input from site throughout pre-construction and build, manage projects, coordinate with supply chains and building control, oversee health and safety, and when needed, I’ll still happily chap the odd nail in.
Dougie Boa
Design
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Most of my time outside work is spent with my family or outdoors. I’m usually with my wife and our young son, walking, exploring, or heading into the woods. Being outside helps me slow down and reset, and it’s often where my thinking about buildings really begins.
I’ve been working in architecture since 2005, but I’ve never been that interested in buildings as objects. What I care about is how they feel to live in. Whether a space is comfortable, healthy, and actually supports everyday life. I’ve worked on everything from small domestic projects to larger housing schemes and listed buildings, but the scale has never mattered as much as the outcome.
I spend a lot of time thinking about what happens inside buildings. As homes become more airtight and energy efficient, things like air quality, materials, and ventilation start to matter a lot more. I tend to question standard approaches, especially when they’re driven by habit rather than care or evidence.
My interest in low energy and responsible building came from frustration with how slowly the industry changes, and a sense that we can and should do better. Hoose felt like the right place to explore those ideas in a calm, practical way, without noise or ego.
Rosie Neill
Client Partnerships
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Most of my time outside work is spent with family and outdoors, usually somewhere close to nature. I’m happiest on a west coast beach in Scotland, whatever the weather is doing. Being in those landscapes keeps me grounded and reminds me why sustainable building matters in the first place. I also love learning and following my curiosity, whether that’s new ideas in sustainable construction or simply understanding people and places better.
What brought me to Hoose was hearing the early conversations taking shape around the kitchen table. I’d been interested in sustainable building for years, and the ideas about quality, performance, and doing things properly immediately resonated with me. It felt like the kind of work I genuinely care about, and I wanted to be part of building something meaningful from the ground up.
My background in sustainable building has grown through a mix of study and practical experience. I originally studied conservation management, where my undergraduate dissertation was nominated for a Green Energy Award. From there I completed a postgraduate diploma in renewable energy and went on to take the Passive House Designer course, which deepened my understanding of high-performance, low-carbon design.
Professionally I’ve worked across a range of roles connected to sustainable construction. I ran my own SME in the construction sector for around ten years, gaining a very hands-on understanding of how projects come together in practice. I also hold an NVQ in Senior Construction Management and have spent time delivering and assessing vocational qualifications in construction supervision, management, and leadership.
Today my role as Client Partnership Manager focuses on guiding clients through the entire journey of creating a low-energy home. From the moment someone first contacts us through to the day we hand over the keys, I help make the process feel clear, manageable, and genuinely enjoyable. I spend time understanding how clients want to live, translating technical decisions into plain language, keeping communication open throughout the design and build stages, and making sure the experience stays supportive and transparent as their home takes shape.
Andrew Ogilvie
Renewables & Energy
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Outside of work I keep things pretty simple. I enjoy running, going to the gym, good food, coffee, and getting along to the football whenever I can. I’m lucky I get to spend most of my time with my girlfriend, my friends, and my family.
I’ve worked in the electrical industry for nearly seven years, starting my apprenticeship straight out of high school, which has allowed me able to gain experience across a wide range of electrical work, helping me build a strong foundation early on.
For me, quality is everything. A lot of the work I do is hidden from the end-client, but that doesn’t change the standard. Every detail still matters and everything should be done properly.
My focus is renewable energy and the technology that powers the hooses, making sure each one uses the best systems available, with options for on- or off-grid depending on the site.
I joined to Hoose through working on a project with Lindsay at the Balmaha boatyard by Loch Lomond, and from there got to know the wider team. I saw straight away how much potential there was in what they were building, and I wanted to be part of it.
Yovan Robert
BIM Management
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I’m naturally curious and I like taking time to really notice places. Outside work, that usually means travelling or walking through cities and landscapes slowly, paying attention to how buildings, streets, and spaces shape everyday life. That way of observing feeds directly into how I work.
At Hoose, I sit between ideas and delivery. A lot of my role is about taking early conversations, rough sketches, and half formed thoughts and turning them into drawings, models, and visuals that actually help people understand what’s being proposed. I’ve worked in architecture and BIM across residential projects in the UK and India, and completed a Master’s in Building Information Modelling along the way.
I’m drawn to buildings that feel calm, comfortable, and quietly robust. I’m not that interested in architecture that’s trying too hard to be noticed. I value collaboration and honest discussion, because when people understand each other, the work improves and decisions feel more grounded.
What drew me to Hoose was the culture. There’s a real focus on low energy building and better outcomes, but it’s handled thoughtfully. People are encouraged to ask questions, share knowledge, and keep learning, which makes the work feel calmer and more rewarding.
Susi Sinclair
Brand & Communications
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When I manage to escape from behind my desk you’ll usually find me outdoors, ideally somewhere in the woods, or pottering about my garden with Wee Bubs by my side and always with good music. I’m lucky to have an amazing group of friends and feel most myself when I am around them, whether that’s at a live gig, out for a long walk, exploring somewhere new, or gathered around a table sharing good food and good wine together.
I have spent more than thirty years working in the creative and communications world, during that time I’ve had the chance to collaborate with everyone from large organisations and established brands to small start-ups and independent businesses. No matter who I am working with I always believe how something lands is as important as what’s being said, and I try to approach my work from that place, thinking about feeling, clarity, and the experience someone has when they first encounter it.
Living lightly matters to me, I care about the impact I have on the earth and on people, which is something I try to carry into everything I do. For me that means working thoughtfully, questioning unnecessary excess, and showing up with honesty and openness.
During my career I’ve worked in male dominated industries which hasn’t always been easy, there have been times when my voice has gone unheard or not part of the boys club. My experience at Hoose has been completely different, my voice is welcomed and encouraged and there is a genuine openness to listening, learning, and working together with respect, which is a big part of the reason I said yes when they asked me to join, along with the constant stream of good chat.
Hoose is important to me because we share the same values and because it is a place where good work grows through trust, collaboration, and a shared belief that how we work matters just as much as what we create, what more could you ask for?
Wee Bubs
Chief Pawsitivity Officer
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I was found on my own in Spain when I was just four months old and rescued by a charity who brought me to Scotland, where I found my furever home. I was only little and very scared, the world felt overwhelming, and colder than I was used to, but with lots of love, patience, reassurance, and a steady supply of treats, I slowly found my paws.
These days, I’m much braver and feel much more pawsitive about life. I have a growing circle of two-and four-legged friends, and I love running through the woods, chasing squirrels, and getting the zoomies.
Sometimes I still hide when I get scared, and it can take me a little while to feel comfortable around new people and new dogs.
At Hoose, I specialise in morale, woodland supervision, treat quality control, and reminding everyone to take breaks and enjoy the day.
How We Work
We work openly and collaboratively, sharing decisions, options, and progress throughout the journey. From the first conversation to living in your home, one integrated team remains alongside you, offering clear guidance and support at every stage.
At the heart of our work is a simple belief: good decisions come from understanding how things really work. Our approach is guided by science and evidence rather than trends, drawing on building physics and best practice from construction and other industries where long-term performance matters.
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How We Build
How we build is just as important as what we build. Through the Hoose Mobile Factory, we bring precision manufacturing directly to the site, reducing transport-related energy use and carbon emissions while maintaining quality and control.
Building where the home belongs allows us to shorten time on site, manage costs carefully, maintain consistent quality, and remain responsive to real-world conditions and the character of each place.
We also consider the wider impact of every build, from embodied carbon over the life of the home to the careful use of materials. Alongside this, we focus on healthy indoor environments, with close attention to air quality, moisture, and daylight, shaping homes that feel calm, balanced, and genuinely good to live in.
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The Hoose Values
Our values guide how we work together and how we make decisions. They shape our relationships with clients, collaborators, and the places we build.
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The Hoose Philosophy
At Hoose, we believe homes should give back more than they take. Our philosophy is rooted in regeneration, care, and long-term thinking. We work as one team, sharing knowledge and supporting one another as we design and build regenerative homes that work with natural systems, support health and wellbeing, and create places where people can gather, share meals, and spend time together.
Guided by evidence, integrity, and collaboration, we create healthy, low-carbon homes that feel good to live in today and leave a positive legacy for people, communities, and the planet.
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