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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Environmental, Lifestyle underwater room
Underwater habitats, also known as underwater stations, submarines, or in our case, the underwater room, provide a unique and valuable opportunity for scientists and researchers to study marine life and the ocean environment from a controlled setting. These habitats allow for extended stays underwater and enable more in-depth and prolonged research than would be possible […]
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 Romundt Construction underwater room
Our underwater windows are coming along nicely! We’ve been seeing some great progress on the frames and now we are starting to waterproof the first completed window.Since these windows will be underwater, they must resist the water pressure at depth. That means that the window and the frame have to be incredibly strong but another […]
Grant Romundt Construction underwater room
Now that we have the panes for the underwater room figured out, we are working on getting the window frames manufactured here at the factory. These frames will have to withstand high pressures since the room is underwater so they have to be robust and strong enough for the job.The design of the windows features […]
Grant Romundt Construction deep water seapod underwater room
On our factory update today, we want to show you how we are working with steel to create an underwater room. Yes, THAT! Underwater….room! As you can imagine, it’s a rather complicated process altogether, even though we are well equipped to deal with that kind of task.It differs from the tubes we usually make because […]
Grant Romundt Construction underwater room
“Special delivery for Grant Romundt of Ocean Builders, can you sign the receipt?”Looks like our underwater room has arrived! Well…not exactly, but thanks to Grant’s detailed explanation of what the steel delivery will be used for, you can almost imagine the end result.Along with the underwater room steel, we also received the center spar material, […]
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 […]
Omer Larrañaga Construction underwater room
We are excited to share that the window frame for the underwater room is nearing completion. This window will offer a 1-meter wide view from the underwater room out into the beautiful sea.The frame itself is made of steel and took about two and a half years to get from the first design to the […]
Grant Romundt Construction underwater room
We have made some good progress since our last update on the underwater room windows. We have gone from designs to beginning to manufacture the actual window frames.These windows for the underwater room have to be incredibly strong to withstand the pressure of being underwater, and they have to be very precise to properly seal […]
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 […]
Grant Romundt Design underwater room
We have spent the last two planning and designing an underwater room that would of course be beneath the surface of the water. One of the biggest challenges with doing anything underwater is dealing with the water pressure. As you get deeper, the water pressure quickly increases so having a robust structure is crucial.The best […]
Grant Romundt Design, Lifestyle underwater room
As the Seapod project has gone through its different phases of design and development, a lot of ideas have been considered, and an underwater room is one that has recently resurfaced. The Seapod design includes a long steel spar that supports the housing pod. But here at Ocean Builders, waste is not a welcome concept.The […]
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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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Complex Operation: Putting the roof on the underwater room
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 […]