Gas Detector For SeaPod Homes
The SeaPod will utilize propane gas for some of the functions within the home because it will be much more energy-efficient than electric power. For example, the stove and oven in the kitchen will operate on propane power. Another use for propane will be in the incinerator, which is located in the storage or main […]
Radical Innovation Finalist
Over the past few years I have followed the Radical Innovation award as it is an award for professionals and students to share their ideas for the future of hospitality industry. During lockdown I made it my goal to enter into the next award which would be for 2021. A few months later I discovered […]
SeaPod Ballast Tank Update
Here we have some of the water tanks that we have been working on. These will act as a ballast in each of the outriggers or side-spars on the TriPod model. The tanks are constructed from fiberglass and have 600 millimeter thick walls. The inside of the tank is divided into four separate compartments and […]
Factory Update For Steel Core Of SeaPod
Here we have the second SeaPod base that we are working on. This is the steel core of what will be for a base for the TriPod model. As expected, the TriPod Model gets its name because of the three outriggers which will provide stability for the SeaPod which will be sitting about 6 meters […]
Progress on SeaPod Mold Production
We are making progress on the molds for the shell of the SeaPod. Here we have the positive mold, or plug, which we have been working on for about a year. This will be the exact shape of the final product.Each of the 14 sections is prepared separately first with a layer of tooling gel, […]
Pod Projector System
In this day and age, home entertainment is as important as ever. The current trend in most houses is to mount a TV that is as big as possible to the wall or on a TV stand, but we have a solution that avoids wasting precious wall space with that big black screen.The full projector […]
Sourcing Solutions
Are you the type of person that when told about a problem, you go and find a solution? Or with your many life experiences and passionate pursuits, you have the solution already. I was chatting with a colleague, about 3D Printing. There’s an issue finding the printing filament material PLA due to the remote location and costs for shipping. Well, Polylactic Acid (PLA), is one of the most […]
Milestones
Hitting a milestone such as a birthday or anniversary is worth celebrating as it is an indicator of time passing through life. Completion, after an endless list of tasks, of a milestone such as this, is worthy of celebrating. It commemorates achievement for a team who continuously showed up for hours, days, weeks — even, […]
New Waves of Working
Working with a decentralised team has its pros and cons. We have the option of working in the comfort of our homes or we can be with the team and get front row access to the magic happening in the factory. There’s so much happening both locally and globally and all being done in a […]
Interior Adornment
At times we have been told, though media and marketing, that adornment is frivolous, unnecessary, and meaningless. However, even minimalists wear clothing and shoes. Would you walk naked in the streets? Most likely not. Let’s expand upon this to our surroundings – our homes – our future home. We understand that we will have walls, floors, […]
Linton Bay Wånderful
Wow. I’m finally here. I sailed across the Pacific, to the Atlantic. I spent time with family, reorganised my my baggage — yes the fun part about being nomadic — and took an opportunity that proved I can do anything I put my mind to. I needed to recharge this side of myself as I […]
Circle of Sunshine
The sun welcomed me to the bay, Linton Bay. It was the only day of full sun in quite some time, I was told. After a few days I found this quite true. Clouds dominate the skies bringing rain throughout the day and night. If you leave your umbrella, it´s bound to downpour in spite […]
LED Lighting System for the SeaPod
Omer Larrañaga Technology
We try to keep minimalism and simplicity in mind for the design of the SeaPod, and lighting is no different. Our goal is to stay away from traditional light fixtures that require light bulbs, take up wall or ceiling space, and interrupt the flow of the interior design. Our solution for this is an LED […]