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October 2023
12 articles
Spar Voyage and Deployment
SeaPods, the future of sustainable ocean living, are taking shape within the Ocean Builders factory located in the picturesque Linton Bay Marina. At present, our dedicated team is hard at work assembling the very first Deep Water Model.These revolutionary creations primarily consist of two crucial components: the sturdy steel Spar forming the bottom, and the…
The Science of Buoyancy
The word all Ocean Builders’ team has in its mind these days is “Buoyancy”. Why? Because as we were in the process of lowering the underwater room’s spar into the water, we had to make sure that our engineering is top-notch so that everything works out for the SeaPod Alpha Deep.The Science of BuoyancyThe act…
Lowering the Spar into the Water
Lunchtime had arrived, and the spar had finally reached the marina’s loading dock. As fortune would have it, nature had graced us with a windless, tranquil day, making the anticipated task less unnerving but by no means less intricate.When Ocean Builders embarked on a venture, the world’s eyes were inevitably drawn, and that day was…
Unveiling the Journey: The Spar’s Departure from the Factory
Embarking on a new venture is a mix of exhilaration and trepidation. That initial step into the entrepreneurial world triggers an adrenaline rush, but it’s also accompanied by a subtle layer of anxiety. This balance between excitement and apprehension is the very force driving innovation. Our latest addition, the SeaPod Deep, is being assembled and…
Navigating the waters: A New Barge for Open Sea Construction
Ocean Builders has big plans for the future. As the dedicated supporters of our journey, you know that we’ve come a long way since our start.The next giant step toward expanding human settlements beyond land itself? The SeaPod Alpha Deep! This marks the second prototype’s deployment in Linton Bay, following last year’s introduction of the…
Moving the Spar to the Water
We’re excited to share that we’ve achieved a huge milestone. This week we launched our new innovation in Aquatic Living and it is a milestone 5 years in the making. Our new Deep Water model with an underwater room is now floating on the ocean 3.5 kilometers away from our factory in Panama. The video…
Panama Canal History
The Panama’s canal, a marvel of modern engineering essential to Ocean Builders goals.Panama is known for its incredible beauty, but the country is most famous for its canal, an infrastructure of critical importance for the worldwide trade of goods and… to ship SeaPods around the world!The historical significance and strategic location of Panama, particularly with…
SeaPods: A Revolutionary Approach to Coral Reef Restoration and Ocean Conservation
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…
Deep Water Model Update
We have been a bit short of updating you on the work going on at the factory, and we apologize for that. But that’s because we have been very busy as our team worked very hard behind the scenes on the Pod deep water model, the SeaPod Alpha Deep!Today, we have Connor Firmender,head of global…
Ocean Builders SeaPods: The Future of Sustainable Ocean Living
The concept of Ocean Builders floating houses, known as “Seapods,” has emerged from the minds of as a groundbreaking innovation that addresses several crucial project drivers, including environmental technology, sustainability efforts, ocean conservation,, unique floating architecture, and more.They also find inspiration in the visionary work of figures like Elon Musk, Richard Branson, Sylvia Earle, and…
Creating Excitement in Leisure: A Collaboration Story
In the world of leisure and floating experiences, we thrive on collaborations that elevate the joy of our floating homes. This is precisely why we’re thrilled to introduce the Looft Loungers as part of our SeaPod experience, revolutionizing the art of relaxation on the water.Every Looft product has been carefully developed with the signature of…
Deep Water Model: Moving the new Eco Pod!
Mariaan Jacobs Construction
As we venture into yet another exciting phase of SeaPod construction, we’re ready to welcome the mysteries of the unknown, to triumph over what may seem unmasterable, and to reimagine the realms of possibility.The time has arrived. Early morning at the factory, and the team started off by carefully moving the brand new Eco Pod…