Julien Goalabré Construction deep water seapod
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 […]
Resin and hardener work together in a chemical reaction to create strong and durable products through a process called polymerization. It’s a very important material at Ocean Builder to manufacture the SeaPods.The synergy between resin and hardener is critical for producing strong products because it results in a highly cross-linked polymer structure. This structure provides […]
A few days ago, we had a little off-work time to give gift bags to our factory staff. They work so hard and so well that we wanted to do a little something for them. Staff appreciation is crucial to create a positive environment. It involves acknowledging the hard work of our employees and team […]
Fiberglass. Behind the scenes worker & their pride of unique fiberglass workFiberglass is a cornerstone of Ocean Builders’s SeaPod manufacturing as so many pieces are made with this material to give life to ocean living, the Ocean Builders way.There’s something profoundly satisfying about taking raw materials and crafting them into something extraordinary.As we sit today […]
Julien Goalabré Construction, Environmental
When it comes to ensuring the longevity and durability of metal surfaces, proper preparation is key. Ocean Builders has this item on top of its “to do list”. Indeed, as a leading innovator in ocean living and technological innovation, Ocean Builder’s EcoPod brings you an exceptional product that revolutionises what ocean living truly is. But […]
Meet our Skilled Electrical Team and discover the importance of their work! When embarking on the journey of building a house, it’s easy to focus on the architectural marvels and aesthetic details and Ocean Builders team sure did something wonderful with the SeaPod that you can now enjoy too! However, one aspect that often goes […]
Today, we are installing the buoyancy chambers for the EcoPod!Constructing a floating home poses a unique challenge, primarily centered around the requirement for adaptable buoyancy and customizable ballast. Unlike boats and ships, where achieving the desired water level is relatively straightforward, a floating home—especially one built on a TriPod base—demands a harmonious interplay between all […]
Back at the factory! Our fiberglass team has been working hard on these sections and we expect to make some really strong progress as you can see in this impressive drone video!The roof will be made up of a ring of 28 of these sections that go around the edge. After this ring was installed, […]
Grant Romundt Construction underwater room
As we continue to make progress on the underwater room, we’ve come to a huge step in the process – putting the roof on! This isn’t necessarily a difficult process but it is definitely tedious and we have to go through many steps to make it happen. The fact that we are doing this for […]
Grant Romundt Construction underwater room
It wouldn’t make sense to have an underwater room without windows. We are explorers,we are travellers, we are enablers of sea life observation. That’s why we are making sure that the underwater room is equipped with windows that will give exclusive access to the underwater world.Yet, we have all seen enough disaster movies to know […]
Grant Romundt Construction underwater room
After successfully testing the underwater room windows, we are ready to install the window frames that are going to host the actual windows.We previously did a great job in cutting window frame holes in the underwater room walls so that we can install the frames.It’s always safer to leave a bit of steel on the […]
Grant Romundt Construction underwater room
Now that we have the structure of the underwater room coming together, it’s time to start cutting the holes for the windows in the underwater room. Since this room will have to withstand the water pressure below the surface, the walls are made of steel. That means that we have to cut the window holes […]
We are turning on the fibreglass spray gun today for some action on the underwater room flooring today!You know how we like to play with our factory toys right? Well, we managed to fix the fibreglass spray gun that was not working the way we wanted when it arrived, so we toyed around to cover […]
Grant Romundt Construction underwater room
We’re walking on the underwater room ceiling! How do we achieve such a performance?Well, to be honest, that’s because it’s on the factory floor and we’re yet to start welding it.The new seapod’s underwater room is progressing very well but at the moment, we understand that it can be hard to see a ceiling right […]
The floor is ready! After doing three passes on each of the three steel sections, we’re done with that part.As a reminder since we are not all welding professionals, welding in multiple passes, also known as multi-pass welding, is a technique used to improve the quality and strength of a weld. It is commonly used […]
Grant Romundt Construction underwater room
Factory update on the underwater room. Today we’re doing great progress on the floor section. Thanks to the great work of everyone here who worked so hard to shape these huge and heavy sheets of steel to the right shape so that we can go on with the next part: welding. As you know, welding […]
Part of the perks of living on the ocean is to have easy access to water toys such as Stand Up Paddle, kayak, or….Jet Ski! For the latter, our engineering team is working on an innovative solution to make its use easier and very much “James Bond Style!Imagine yourself suddenly deciding to have some fun […]
Grant Romundt Construction underwater room
We never have enough heavy lifting at the factory and that’s an excellent thing because for the actual part of raising the wall of the underwater room, a delicate operation has to be done.The telehandler clamps are securely grabbing the heavy steel sheet to lift it into place.It’s a centimeter-by-centimeter operation as we need to […]
Grant Romundt Construction underwater room
Another heavy lifting day at Ocean Builder’s factory as Grant is witnessing the handling of the first underwater room steel wall.To prepare for raising the wall of this innovative part of the SeaPod, we are using our best tool ever, the telehandler.It’s a delicate operation for which we definitely need it because the steel wall […]
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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Moving the Spar to the Water
Grant Romundt Construction deep water seapod
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 […]