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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We recently got a new piece of machinery here at the factory to help us clean the steel and get it ready to work with. This new Laser Steel Cleaning Machine is going to increase the speed of production and make life a whole lot easier for our steel department!Our factory is located in Panama […]
We recently did the first test run with our new fiberglass spray gun and things went great. Now, it is time to put it to work to make a floor for the SeaPod. This was the first “real world” test of the spray gun and we are very happy with the results.Our old method of […]
Grant is back with a big update from the factory about the EcoPod. The ceilings are almost finished! Most of the ceilings are done and we just have a few small areas to wrap up. The crew has been working hard to get everything put together and we are making great progress! Having the ceiling […]
We are getting down to crunch time before our big online launch event and we still have lots to do! One thing that the crew has been working hard on is getting the Wazebo ready. We want to have the Wazebo installed and ready to go on our floating TriPod base for our launch so […]
The front door has been quite the unexpected headache but we believe that this updated version will be what we need to get started on door production. We recently had another door built which was close but needed some revisions. The model that we had made had an issue with the window pane rubbing against […]
Up until now, the interior of the SeaPod prototype has just had the inner surface from the mold process. Of course, we needed to add the interior walls and so far, that process has been moving along nicely. The SeaPod is curvy and these walls are no different. These walls are made of a honeycomb […]
Grant is here to give us a little update about the shower in the EcoPod. You can see in the video below that Grant is standing in the shower, or at least the area that will become the shower. We have the main walls up now so we can see the layout of how things […]
Grant is back at the factory with a quick update showing some of the process of attaching the platform dock to the outer spar. We have three outer spars that can be used for different things, this one will be used to mount the array of solar panels which will help generate clean energy for […]
Now that we have installed all of the ceiling panels installed, it is time to go back and cut out the holes for things like the multi-room audio speakers and get a bit more wiring done.You can see in the video below some of what is happening in the bedroom. Grant is standing on the […]
Grant is back with a quick video of the first test with our new fiberglass spray gun which is mounted on the fiberglass sprayer arm that we recently built. This new machine will increase the fiberglass portion of our construction process by as much as 10 times so we are very excited about it.We previously […]
We have been making some serious progress on the ceiling panel installation in the EcoPod during these past few days. We are now coming to the point where we are down to the last couple of panels.The final panels are going up just next to the door that will take you from the spiral staircase […]
Omer Larrañaga Construction underwater room
The production of the first underwater window frame(link underwater window frame in production) has been completed. Omer is at the production facility to give us a quick overview of the three pieces.The frame was made into three pieces so that it could be bolted from both the interior and the exterior. An underwater room will […]
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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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Installing the Hot Tub Lounge
Grant Romundt Construction
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 […]