Close-up of a rain-soaked navy work jacket embroidered with the "unbuilders" logo.

Disrupting the demolition industry

Client:
Unbuilders
Date:
2018
Sector:
  • For Profit, For Good
Services:
  • Brand,
  • Strategy

Where deconstruction replaces demolition in the pursuit of a healthier planet.

Two Unbuilders workers in safety harnesses carefully deconstructing a residential roof.

In an industry where demolishing houses is typically the norm for removal, Unbuilders is challenging this practice and offering a more environmentally friendly alternative. Instead of demolition, Unbuilders specializes in deconstruction, prioritizing sustainability in the quest for a healthier planet.

As the inaugural deconstruction company in British Columbia, Unbuilders focuses on dismantling and salvaging valuable materials from both residential and commercial properties. The brand exemplifies entrepreneurial spirit, respect, and community values, establishing a culture crucial in today's development industry. This culture harks back to the traditional qualities of craftsmanship and care, blending them with innovative business processes that benefit both customers and the environment.

Orange yard sign reading "This home is in the process of being unbuilt" installed in front of a house under deconstruction.
Orange Unbuilders branded pickup truck parked at a residential deconstruction site.

We provided a phased brand strategy to quickly launch the business with initial sales tools and concurrently collaborated with the client to formulate a compelling business proposition for investors. The brand strategy work defined a culture to foster employee ambassadorship and attract the right talent.

Stacks of salvaged wooden beams labeled with numbers for reuse, sorted and organized.
The Unbuilders wordmark logo in teal on a transparent background.

We crafted a logo identity and corporate communications package to mirror the experience Unbuilders aims to provide its customers. Additionally, a brand book was created to serve as both an organizational compass for hiring and design guideline.

Closed teal Unbuilders brand book cover shown next to an open interior spread with orange pages and typeset content.
Fanned Unbuilders brand book spreads showing a deconstruction site photo alongside teal and orange typeset pages.
Unbuilders brand guidelines pages showing logo usage rules, colour palette, typography specimen, and a brand book cover.
Unbuilders branded stationery mockup with letterhead featuring a signature, alongside a teal business card.
A hand holds a smartphone displaying the Unbuilders website with the headline "We don't demolish homes. We unbuild them."

Cause + Affect took a very psychological approach with our company, clarifying our objectives and giving us the tools to create an emotional connection between our brand and the right audience. C+A's commitment to getting under the skin of our mission based company yielded valuable insight and sculpted a brand strategy we’re very proud of.

Adam Corneil, Co-founder