We have been working on the second floating TriPod base for a few months and we are finally nearing the completion of it. Our first TriPod base has been in the water for some time now so we are excited to get the second one finished.You can see in the video below that all of […]
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 […]
We are back at the factory for a quick update from Grant about the progress of the EcoPod roof. This will be a functional roof in a few different ways so we are really excited about it. The team has been making quick progress and it is starting to take shape.The roof is going to […]
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 […]
The frame of the EcoPod is really coming along now. We have the top portions of the walls installed and now we can really see where the windows will be. This top wall section will be where the roof eventually will be mounted. The installation of the bottom section of the walls was successful so […]
Here at Ocean Builders we are always experimenting, testing, reiterating, and trying to do things better than before and find new ways to improve. We always know what we would like the outcome to be, so it is important to constantly do testing and experimenting to see if we are getting closer or further away […]
The time has come for the floor to be installed in the first SeaPod prototype. As with many aspects of the journey that we have gone on to bring these homes to life, it wasn’t easy and it took some time, thinking, and muscle to make it happen.You can see in the video below that […]
We are building our own delivery drone from the ground up so that means that we have to test everything as we go, there are no previous tests or a track record since we are custom building this drone.Since the SeaPods will be at sea, where there are usually steady or gusty winds, this drone […]
We have some big moves happening here at the factory. The shell of the SeaPod prototype is assembled and reinforced and is now ready to be moved outside. We are moving it outside so that we can take the prototype of the EcoPod from our “front yard” to the inside of the factory where it […]
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 […]
We have had a spiral staircase here at the factory for about a year and a half that we use to get to the second level of our offices. We wanted to build this staircase to the exact dimensions that we will be using in the spar of our homes so that we could test […]
We have a pretty big operation going on here at the factory as we move our EcoPod prototype from the yard at the factory to the floating TriPod base that is in the marina. We wanted to just do a test to see how everything would fit together before we add all of the weight […]
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 […]
We have made a few revisions to the precision landing system that will allow our drone to lock on to the landing area and land precisely on target every time. Our original plan was to use an infrared tag which the cameras on the drone would locate and then use to align the aircraft for […]
One of the biggest battles between man and ocean is the constant corrosion that comes from putting materials that are used in ships and marine structures like steel into the water. The marine environment is incredibly corrosive to metals and if we just built our TriPod bases and threw them in the water, they would […]
Grant Romundt Design underwater room
We have a design for an underwater room that will be below the SeaPod, and totally underwater. Dealing with water pressure is a very important factor when going underwater and when lives are at stake, it is the top consideration to keep things safe. The easiest solution would simply be to make solid walls with […]
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 […]
Here at Ocean Builders, we love technology and innovation, and cryptocurrencies are no exception to that. While we think crypto is great, and probably the way of the future, we also accept that fiat currency isn’t going anywhere any time soon. Cryptocurrencies are kept in a digital wallet but fiat, or good old cold hard […]
The EcoPod walls are really coming together as we get them mounted in place on our first prototype. We have spent quite a bit of time getting our wall section molds ready and now we are ready to throw things into production. So far, the walls are coming along nicely and things are looking great.The […]
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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Finishing Production of The Last Roof Quarter
Grant Romundt Construction
We have been working on the EcoPod roof for the past few weeks and we are now finishing up production on the final section of the inner disk. The video below shows the process that the crew has to do to release each section from the mold. These 1.3cm fiberglass sections have an extremely tight […]