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 […]
Similar to our new electric surfboard, here we have Grant walking us through the details of our new electric hydrofoil which is somewhat similar to the surfboard, but has some notable differences.The surfboard simply moves across the surface of the water just like any normal watercraft. The hydrofoil is different because it has a fin […]
Here we have a quick update from the production facility that is building the windows for the EcoPod. One of the coolest things about the EcoPod is that it has windows going around nearly the entire home. Complemented by the large flat window on the opposite side, the home is built in a circle and […]
We have an exciting update to bring you about the production of the windows for the EcoPod. The first set of flat windows that will separate the kitchen and living room area from the patio is finished and should be heading our way very soon.When closed, these windows will provide a beautiful view from the […]
The main structure of the floating TriPod base that will keep the SeaPod and EcoPod afloat is made of large steel tubes that are cut and welded together to create one solid structure. These tubes start their lives as a flat sheet of steel before being rolled into the tubes that you can see us […]
Here we have our new ROV in action. We’ve been really excited about this collaboration with QC, and after unboxing, we couldn’t wait to get to grips with the controls and give our little ROV a test-dive. Our team is testing the ROV in the pool in order to get familiar with the controls and […]
It’s a beautiful day here, and we’re very excited to be unboxing our new ROV, or underwater drone. We feel especially thankful to QC, who have agreed to partner with us and have provided this ROV. Our plan is to build upon this and scale up to a fleet of ROVs that can be used […]
We are starting to make some real progress on the bottom half of the SeaPod outer shell. Grant is back at the factory to talk us through the plans for the process and what we will be working on for the next few weeks.He is standing at the side of the molds for the bottom […]
What’s the point of living on the water if you don’t take the time to enjoy it? Especially in a floating home like the SeaPod, you will have easy access to the sea for things like paddleboarding, kayaking, or swimming. For those who want to add a little bit of speed to their water activities, […]
We have a steel disk that creates a bit of a flange on the bottom of each hub on our floating TriPod bases. The hub is what we call the center spar where the three outriggers are welded together. This “caps off” the bottom of the hub and helps seal everything up while giving us […]
We have been making some strong progress on the second and third floating bases here at the factory. We are back with Grant to take a look at two of the outer spars that will eventually become part of those bases. These four-meter tall spars will be mounted to the end of the outriggers and […]
All of the Ocean Builders homes will be fully-equipped smart homes so we wanted to have a functional yet aesthetically pleasing way to control everything no matter where you are in your home. While you will be able to access the home automation app from your smartphone, these tablets will be mounted in different parts […]
We are back with our Omer for an overview of the layout of the engineering room in the basement of the EcoPod. Omer designed this layout to fit all of the equipment that we will need to run the EcoPod. The ceiling in this basement is only 1.1 meters tall so everything had to be […]
Sandblasting is a very important part of our production process here at the Ocean Builders factory in the ever-humid Panama. Our steel develops a layer of surface rust pretty quickly so we have to remove that layer of corrosion so that when we apply our surface protectant, it will be applied directly to bare steel […]
One of the limiting factors of living on the water is that your space is much more limited on land. You don’t have a yard that your kids can play in or that you can host a party in because your “yard” is the ocean. While that is a limit in one aspect, it opens […]
We wanted to use our drone to show you around and give a bit of an aerial tour of the Ocean Builders factory so that you can see how things are laid out and better visualize what you see in the blog posts from the factory. Our factory is located in Linton Bay, Panama so […]
Here we have Grant giving us a pretty cool inside-look at something that hasn’t been shown to the public yet – the engineering CAD drawings and schematics for the EcoPod that our engineering team uses. This computer program allows us to look at each individual piece and move or hide them so that we can […]
One of the challenges with building a floating home is the need for variable buoyancy and adjustable ballast. On boats and ships, this process is fairly simple since it is basically just a matter of making the boat sit at the right level in the water. However, with a home, especially one sitting on a […]
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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EcoPod Exterior Walls
Grant Romundt Construction
Now that the bottom section and the roof for the EcoPod are coming along nicely, it’s time for us to get to work on the interior and exterior walls of the home. Since the home is built to be a circle, the walls have a constant curvature that allows us to build identical sections and […]