The SeaPod windows are just absolutely massive. They have been a massive challenge to manufacture but we finally have done what we started out to do three years ago. Now that we have found a company that has successfully manufactured the windows, we have to find a way to get them to the factory here […]
The SeaPod will have a large set of sliding doors that will open up what is basically a wall of glass between the kitchen and the patio area to turn the kitchen/dining area into an open-air room. We wanted to find a way to implement this to truly open up the space and let you […]
When the SeaPod was originally designed, one of the things that Grant really pushed for was to have huge windows. One of the best things about living on the sea is having beautiful views, so without big windows to enjoy the views, what’s the point?It’s easy to say “Let’s have huge windows” and it is […]
We are planting the SeaPod seed here in Panama, but our eventual goal is to have SeaPod homes in every corner of the ocean, all around the world. Now, that is much easier said than done, and it means we will have to ship homes our factory being located in Panama, at least at first.Eventually […]
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 […]
We built the SeaPod roof upside down so when it was finished, we had to get it flipped over. We called this process The Flippening and it was quite the feat. We didn’t want to put the weight of the roof directly onto the fiberglass roof material so we built a steel frame on the […]
The SeaPod will have an absolutely massive panoramic window in the living room that will provide stunning views of the outside world. These windows were a serious challenge to design and engineer due to their size and their curved shape, but as with every challenge we have faced, we found a way to make it […]
The SeaPod needed a way to have access to the roof from the inside of the home so we came to the conclusion that a roof hatch would be the best option. Since the SeaPod is designed using curves and circles, we decided to go with a circular roof hatch that is located directly in […]
The SeaPod has three main sections, the bottom, the roof, and the sides. These side sections are critical when it comes to securing the roof section and the bottom section to hold everything together. The sides are the last section to be installed so it can be a little bit tricky.Building this first SeaPod prototype […]
We have spent the last almost two years designing, building, and perfecting the prototype molds for the SeaPod. These are the molds that we have been using here at the factory to build the first prototype of the SeaPod. The prototype molds also acted as a form of research and development for our production molds […]
We are back at the factory with some very exciting news, the roof has been raised! We got the first SeaPod roof lifted and placed on the center spar where it will be mounted. This process took quite a bit of work and cooperation but we are in good shape now. The roof has a […]
This is a quick little tour of the inside of the SeaPod central hub. This is the main point of contact where the three outriggers will meet in the middle as well as where the vertical central spar will be connected. This central hub will support all of the weight of the home so it […]
The SeaPod door has been quite the journey thus far, but we finally have found a good footing and we are making progress toward having these doors in full production. Through vendor changes, design changes, and everything else that we have been battling, we think we have found what we are looking for. The default […]
The SeaPods and EcoPods will be deployed primarily in warm, humid climates like you will find here in Linton Bay, Panama where our factory is. In order to combat the heat from the sun and keep things comfortable inside the home, we wanted to have an air conditioning system that could handle the climate control […]
We recently celebrated Grant’s 50th Birthday and for his birthday, he received a pretty cool gift from his nephew(once-removed), Jaydin. Jaydin spent quite a bit of time building the first SeaPod in Minecraft and surprised Grant with it for his birthday! If you don’t know, Minecraft is a virtual 3D sandbox game where players can […]
One of the biggest challenges in building a home near or in the ocean is that the environment is very harsh for metals and electronics. When you add that with the fact that we are building a smart home that has considerably more electronics than a standard home, you can see that preventing corrosion is […]
Grant is here today to give us an update from the factory. We can see the mold for the bottom of the SeaPod, which will be assembled with the roof, and of particular importance in this video is the mold for the sides of the SeaPod. These side pieces are essential in that they connect […]
We had the idea to see if it was possible to make a bulletproof Pod with exterior walls that are capable of stopping a bullet or other projectiles. Our plan was to substitute the sheets of fiberglass fabric that we typically use in our Pods for sheets of kevlar fabric. The construction process is basically […]
We have been hard at work and making steady progress on the bottom half of the SeaPod shell here at the Ocean Builders Factory in Panama. Craig is back to give us a quick explanation of the work that we have been doing. You can see in the video below that things are coming along […]
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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SeaPod Production Molds Partial Assembly
Grant Romundt Construction
We spent quite a long time producing the prototype molds for the SeaPod here at the factory, in fact, some parts took nearly two years to get right. These prototype molds are what we used to make the first prototype, but they won’t be what we use when the SeaPod goes into full production.We have […]