Preparing for Launch: Emergency Floatation
Safety is always #1 for the Ocean Builders crew and when it comes to big projects like mounting the EcoPod onto the floating TriPod, the more safety the better.This is not the most simple thing that we will do. The lift that we use to raise the EcoPod up and over the TriPod can only […]
Final Painting for Spar
We are getting down to the nitty-gritty on the floating spar. The painting continues! We have all of the protective paint and white paint applied and now the crew is finishing up the blue paint on the outriggers. We started with protective paint to prevent corrosion on the surface, but it doesn’t look great so […]
Outside Painting
Paint, paint, paint!!! We have had lots of painting going on at the factory during these last few days. We have completed most of the exterior finishing work on the EcoPod and begun to paint the outside. We are using paint guns to spray on even layers of paint to the entire exterior of the […]
Wazebo Mold Almost Ready
Grant has another factory update – the mold for the Wazebo seating area is almost ready to go! We built the plug and then used that to make this mold. Once this mold is ready, we can take it off of the plug and do the finishing work needed to get it finished. We can […]
Preparing for Launch: Spiral Staircase Painted and Ready to use
Our big global launch event is coming up very soon and we are working hard to get everything ready. One of the recent accomplishments by our team was to get the spiral staircase inside of the center spar installed and painted. This spiral staircase will serve as the main entry point into the Pods. The […]
Inserting the FINAL Floor Section
Grant is back at the factory with an update on the SeaPod prototype. The final floor section is going in! This last piece is part of the bedroom floor on the top level. Just like installing floors in a traditional home, the final piece is usually the hardest to get in and this was no […]
Cabinet Makers
We brought in the big guns to build the cabinets for our homes! These four guys arrived at the factory a few days ago and have been working like lightning so far. We felt that it was a good idea to bring in cabinet specialists who are masters of cabinetry so that we could have […]
EcoPod Bathroom Progress
The EcoPod bathroom is coming along nicely and Grant is back at the factory to give us a quick update on the progress. We have put lots of thought into the design of every aspect of the home, including the bathroom and we think that the experience will be like no other.The bathroom sink area […]
Painting and Protecting the Spar
The time has come to get the spars on the TriPod base painted! As you can see in the video below, the steel looks rusty. This is just surface rust that is totally normal and doesn’t affect the structural integrity of the steel. It is unavoidable in the humid climate we are working in here […]
Installing the Hot Tub Lounge
Another day, another set of challenges to overcome, and another successful job done by the Ocean Builders crew. We got the hot tub lounge and the hot tub installed on the outer spar.This proved to be difficult for a few reasons. The first is that we are working several meters above the ground. So everything […]
Concrete Material Strength Test
Grant and Richard did a bit of testing to show the benefits of the special concrete mix that we are using for the docks compared to a normal concrete mix. Our mix has four additives that have different benefits. It has fibers to hold everything together, a superplasticizer to add strength and reduce the water […]
Starfish Coral Printing
We have our 3D printer up and running and we are starting to produce coral habitats! This 3D printing project has been in the hands of Arianna and she has been doing a fantastic job. Using a 3D printer like this is a new experience for all of us but we are adapting well so […]
Solar Installation Progress
Now that we have installed the solar station platform on the outer spar, we are moving on to building the frame that will hold the solar panels. Everything is mounted on the outer spar so it will be out of the way and have full sunlight for most of the day.Solar power is a great […]
Rope Bridge
Grant is back at the factory with Craig who is working on the first rope bridge that we are making for the EcoPod. This bridge will go from the center dock on the floating tripod base to the solar array on the outer spar. The bridge itself is about 21’ long and uses stainless steel […]
First Window Installation
We are finally starting to install the first windows into the EcoPod! This project has been more than a year in the making and we are very excited to reach this massive milestone. We finished up the ceilings and now it’s time to move on to the windows. The EcoPod is still on land so […]
9 Axis Pod Movement Detection
A normal home on land is generally securely built into the ground and won’t move, but that is not the case with a floating home on the water. Keeping the SeaPod stable is important for both comfort and safety so we have decided to use IMU sensors to help monitor the tilt, angular rate, and […]
SeaPod Cafe Plan
While the main intention for the SeaPod is to be a sustainable and eco-friendly floating home, there are other use cases for them. One of those options is to use a SeaPod as a floating cafe, restaurant, or bar. You could also have these same concepts on land in the GreenPod configuration.The main area will […]
Wazebo Frame Construction
We have spent more than a year coming up with the design for the Wazebo(water+gazebo) and after plenty of edits and revisions, we have come to a final design that is going to be the perfect outdoor hangout spot.Having a great outdoor living space is so important when living in a tropical area with beautiful […]
Hot Tub Prep
Now that we have the new hot tub area completed, it is time to do a test fit to see if we need to make any more adjustments for everything to fit. This circular piece that you see will be like a cushioned bench seat where you can relax and hang your feet over the […]
Preparing for Launch: Pod Support Rests
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We are getting this TriPod base prepared for launch and we are coming down to the final steps to get everything good to go. One of the final steps is to prepare the Pod support rests. The actual Pod will slide over the top of this center spar and most of the weight will rest […]