Minimalist Lifestyle in Floating Homes
Sustainable living on the water offers a unique opportunity to embrace a minimalist lifestyle while reducing our environmental footprint and embracing the beauty of coastal living.
Sustainable living on the water offers a unique opportunity to embrace a minimalist lifestyle while reducing our environmental footprint and embracing the beauty of coastal living.
Welcome to our latest venture into sustainable living aboard the SeaPods! This week, we’re excited to share with you the culmination of five years of development: The New Solar Roof Our solar journey began in 2019, when the concept of solar incorporation first took shape on the shores of Thailand, with the original prototype XVll. […]
In today’s world, sleep tracking has become quite popular. Whether it’s through a ring, a phone app, or a wristwatch, many of us are eager to monitor our sleep patterns to improve our overall well-being. Today, we’re excited to show you one of our smart technology ventures used within our floating sanctuary: the smart bed. […]
Mariaan Jacobs Construction, Design
Ahoy, ocean lovers! Have you ever wondered what happens when you’re out at sea and the waves start rolling in? Well, the SeaPod has a meticulously engineered tripod design and intelligent anchoring system, ensuring steadfast stability even amidst the unpredictable open seas. Now, before we dive deeper, let’s talk about ocean swells. You see, ocean […]
World Water Day. Have you ever paused to consider the profound link between water and peace? Beyond its role as a life-sustaining element, water symbolizes harmony, yet its scarcity can sow seeds of discord. Today, we confront a myriad of challenges – from water scarcity and overuse to rising sea levels and pollution – each […]
Greetings, ocean enthusiasts! The intrepid team at Ocean Builders just completed a thrilling plunge beneath the waves to visit our newest innovation, the Alpha Deep SeaPod.Launched several months ago, this deep-water haven is still under construction, with only the base section currently gracing the ocean surface. But wait, where’s the house? It’s coming soon, but […]
Remember the days when tablets were a mere glint in the eye of technology? For a young Grant Romundt, that distant glimpse wasn’t just about gadgets; it was a seed of inspiration showcasing the future of work. Welcome to Pod life, where the ocean is an inspiring working companion.Fast forward from the vibrant 80s to […]
Mariaan Jacobs Environmental, Lifestyle
The vastness of the ocean whispers promises of adventure, its rhythm soothes the soul, and its beauty ignites a spark of romance within us. But our yearning to connect with this aquatic world comes with a responsibility to protect it.At Ocean Builders, we believe true romance with the sea involves not just experiencing its wonders, […]
Five years ago, Ocean Builders launched an early SeaPod prototype in Thailand which was codenamed ‘XLII’. Today we are commemorating this first major milestone and exploring the meaningful concepts behind the name.The adventure began in 2017 with a vision that materialized into the XLII octagonal prototype. A few years later, we unveiled the Flagship model […]
Imagine waking up to the soothing sounds of waves gently lapping against the sides of your SeaPod—a floating haven adrift on the endless expanse of the sea. This is not just a typical day; it’s a SeaPod Lifestyle Day! A unique experience where luxury meets nature in perfect harmony.As the sun’s first rays dance across […]
In an era where the experiential economy is redefining the way we engage with the world, visionary projects like Ocean Builders’ SeaPods are setting sail to create immersive experiences that transcend traditional boundaries. Seasteading, the concept of establishing independent, self-sufficient communities at sea, is not just about building structures on water but embracing a lifestyle […]
In the heart of Isla Linton, where the wind whispers through coconut trees and waves gently caress the shores, Ocean Builders is making waves of its own. The latest chapter in our journey unfolds as we have successfully relocated our SeaPod Eco Model, the Alpha Blue, to this pristine and secluded location, nestled alongside our […]
Mariaan Jacobs Design, Environmental, Lifestyle
Greetings, fellow adventurers! Today, we’re thrilled to share a remarkable milestone in our journey – the realization of the SeaPod Lifestyle in the idyllic setting on the Caribbean side of Panama.After years of hard work, facing unforeseen challenges, and nurturing a dream, we are ecstatic to reveal the diverse locations of our SeaPods!Embarking on the […]
Dear Ocean Builders Community,As we bid farewell to the closing year, I want to take a moment to extend my heartfelt wishes to each valued member of our Ocean Builders family. The year behind us has been a remarkable journey of collaboration, innovation, and the realization of dreams. Thank you for being an essential part […]
2023 was a wonderful year for Ocean Builders at many levels. We have achieved several important milestones in our overall goal to make SeaPods available for everyone interested as soon as possible.If you follow our blog, you sure know how exciting our 2023 journey has been, culminating in the soon-to-be completed SeaPod Alpha Deep and […]
The Ocean Builders’ team is about to achieve a breakthrough in the future of Ocean living. Indeed, we continue the preparations to connect the underwater room to the EcoPod to make our new Pod prototype whole: the Alpha Deep. The center spar, home to the incredible underwater room, is already floating on the water. The […]
The world’s oceans are under threat from a myriad of challenges, including climate change, overfishing, pollution, and habitat destruction. Coral reefs, in particular, are facing unprecedented pressures, with many of these vital ecosystems on the brink of collapse. However, in the midst of these challenges, innovation is offering a glimmer of hope. Ocean Builders, a […]
Grant Romundt Construction deep water seapod
The crew has been working on getting the floor of the new Deep Water SeaPod Eco installed and it’s coming along nicely!Installing the floor requires quite a few steps. We start with building the subfloor and all bulkhead supports beneath the floor. This acts as the foundation and provides the structure and support to hold […]
Rüdiger Koch Other deep water seapod
One of the things that we are looking into is a Deep Water SeaPod. The first SeaPods will be in waters that are no more than 25 meters or about 80 feet of water, but we want to explore the option of going deeper. Rüdi went on a little expedition to explore a possible location […]
Grant has always been a visionary. From a young age he caught onto new technology trends long before they became commonplace.
This fascination with technology began at a young age where he would build electronic circuits from scratch, disassembling and re-assembling household electronics and then at the age of 8 in 1980 he became the first and youngest student in Canada to compete in a science fair with a software program on an early home computer. His passion continued to propel him forward, leading him to be featured in the Globe and Mail newspaper as having the most advanced mobile paperless office in Canada in 1995 complete with being the first retail adopter of VoIP technology in the country.
Fueled by this entrepreneurial spirit, Grant found himself living in a San Francisco tech frat-house alongside one of PayPal’s co-founders. This connection sparked the creation of his own software development company, which boasted a prestigious clientele including billion-dollar giants like Wella Professionals, L’Oreal Professional, and a roster of other beauty industry brand leaders.
By 2016, Grant had outsourced his software company so we was effectively retired upon which he moved into a floating home in Toronto. After living there for 3 1/2 years he conceived a revolutionary idea: an eco-restorative floating smart home unlike anything the world had ever seen. His vision materialized on September 22nd, 2022, with the unveiling of the first model open to the public.
He is currently dedicated to pioneering the technology that will form the foundation of the world’s first floating city – a project that demands not only innovation, but the seamless integration, development, and iteration of groundbreaking technological solutions. Grant’s story is one of relentless pursuit, a testament to the power of imagination and the drive to transform futuristic concepts into tangible realities.
Omer is a dedicated entrepreneur, engineer, and designer with over 11 years of experience in Mechatronics and IT projects. He has been instrumental in designing and implementing the advanced technology that powers OceanBuilders homes. This includes the development of the comprehensive home automation system, electrical and power generation systems, water treatment solutions, lighting, showers and sinks, entertainment systems, security measures, air conditioning system, and all the home sensors such as the weather station and gesture control. Omer also designed the drones for delivering goods to the SeaPod and all the marine-grade electronics from scratch, including circuit board design and the manufacturing of all these electronics for each home.
In addition to his work with OceanBuilders, Omer is the founder of Shark Eye. Shark Eye specializes in video analysis for security and business statistics, as well as developing cutting-edge vehicular access systems that use cameras and AI to detect vehicle license plates, colors, and makes. These systems provide a more secure access solution compared to traditional tag-based systems.
Omer is also experienced in training large language models (LLMs) and neural networks for object detection, and he has worked extensively with thermal cameras. As a Mechatronics Engineer, his passion for innovation and optimization drives his continuous pursuit of creating groundbreaking products and solutions.
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GENERAL
BEDROOM
BATHROOM
KITCHEN
LIVING ROOM
ENGINEERING ROOM
ROOF
SPAR/DOCK AREA
PATIO
3 half floors
2 residents | 2 overnight guests
35 ft long | 26.9 ft wide | 23 ft tall
833 ft² / 73 m² living space
7.5 ft above the waves
Up to 578.45 ft² total windows
1250 ft³ storage space
Spar & Foundation: Steel, concrete
1,400 liters water storage
Exterior: Fiberglass, gel coat, foam
We have designed the bedroom to be your window to the world with unparalleled panoramic views that may inspire you to stay in bed all day long.
231 ft² Living Space
51.7 ft² Total Window Size
The Living Room is a large space that you can fully customize to your liking. It can be a space for entertaining guests, a second bedroom, a gym, an office, or whatever your imagination desires.
178.6 ft² Living Space
167.9 ft² Total Window Size
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We believe that we are in the early pioneering days of a revolutionary new way of living and that entirely new industries will be born as civilization starts expanding into the sea.
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We are looking for passionate entrepreneurs, aquapreneurs, technology enthusiasts, electronics hackers, marine biologists and other people that are passionate about developing new products and services that civilization will need to live on the ocean. You can participate remotely or be part of our Blue Economy Incubator Residential Program where you will be surrounded with like minded people.
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Preparations for the Deepwater SeaPod Marriage
Grant Romundt Construction
Welcome, everyone! We had another significant day at Ocean Builders. We were on the Ocean Builders’ barge, and we started with preparations for merging the Deepwater SeaPod together.The Deepwater Model will be positioned about 1.7 kilometers from our Shallowater SeaPod – Alpha Blue, making this day’s operation crucial and very exciting!The day’s operation was delicate […]