Biozeroc

House of Hard Things. How Biozeroc’s low-carbon alternative is the most concrete choice since concrete.

Biozeroc brand identity by HOW+HOW, the House of Hard Things

What’s the truth?

Traditional concrete is responsible for 8% of global emissions, second only to water. Biozeroc are the pioneers developing a zero-carbon alternative, but they needed a breakthrough idea to get the investment and awareness they needed. 

How’d we turn it up?

Some hard truths should stay hard. Rather than linking the brand with environmentalism or concrete specifically, we came up with a bigger idea built from Biozeroc’s sheer ambition, along with a design system that recements its material innovation.

We went all in on

Named Cleantech Top 50
£815K Innovate UK grant won
BioStone trophies for ELLE awards

Hard truths told in plain English. The kind of unshakable copy that not only starts the conversation, but spreads the word as far as possible.

Mauve poster reading 'Hard materials, hard problems' above a brick of bio-concrete, with the Biozeroc logo and the line 'Developing the next generation of zero carbon building materials'.
Diagram of the Biozeroc process from the brand identity

A look and feel that reimagines the word solid. From typography to color, there’s a kind of strength that never feels weighed down, suggesting the open possibility of this new material.

Bio-concrete steps in warm light with the headline 'Turning sand into stairs with zero carbon involved' and the web address biozeroc.com.
Biozeroc out-of-home advertising
Biozeroc Instagram post designs
Biozeroc branded cards
Biozeroc brand world imagery

"HOW+HOW were very enthusiastic in their work. They took the time to understand our process, get to know the team, and create a brand that really represents our mission and our company values. We felt like they understood the essence of our brand, and delivered an identity that is true to Biozeroc."

Liv Andersson, Founder & CEO, Biozeroc
Biozeroc logo on concrete
Biozeroc advertising on a construction site

The second most consumed material on Earth, like you’ve never seen before. Use of 3D rendering and motion puts the future of concrete in physical form.

A rough-edged slab of pale bio-concrete with dappled leaf shadows across it, on a black background.
Biozeroc branding on a talk presentation
Biozeroc brand elements
Biozeroc Research Lab window graphic featuring the B monogram

A mark that means business. Sturdy yet expressive, it’s a proverbial line in the sand (and gravel) that makes concrete responsible for 8% of global emissions.

Outline construction drawing of the Biozeroc 'B' symbol, two rounded bars inside a square, on grey with orange grid lines.

Credits

Strategist
Jack Wimmer
Animator
Joana Fatela
3D Designer
Christian Beck
Design Director
Luke Scott
Client Services
Fanny Kaminski
Creative Director
Cat How
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