These futuristic homes float above the sea in Panama - in pictures

  • Panama is set to be home to a new elevated oceanfront after the launch of SeaPod units. All photos: Ocean Builders
    Panama is set to be home to a new elevated oceanfront after the launch of SeaPod units. All photos: Ocean Builders
  • The world's first eco-restorative SeaPods cost up to $1.5 million.
    The world's first eco-restorative SeaPods cost up to $1.5 million.
  • Buyers can opt to add extras such as bathroom and drone access skylights.
    Buyers can opt to add extras such as bathroom and drone access skylights.
  • They are designed for eco-mindful travellers that want to live on the water but don't want to give up modern-day amenities.
    They are designed for eco-mindful travellers that want to live on the water but don't want to give up modern-day amenities.
  • Smart rings allow residents to control all of the technology in the SeaPods.
    Smart rings allow residents to control all of the technology in the SeaPods.
  • Master bedrooms come with epic views over the ocean.
    Master bedrooms come with epic views over the ocean.
  • Adding a garden patio gives space for barbecues and alfresco socialising.
    Adding a garden patio gives space for barbecues and alfresco socialising.
  • Minimalist design removes light switches, plug sockets and cables.
    Minimalist design removes light switches, plug sockets and cables.
  • A view of the SeaPod kitchen from above.
    A view of the SeaPod kitchen from above.
  • Designed to be respectful of their ocean surrounds, the pods are eco-restorative with the means to become marine habitats.
    Designed to be respectful of their ocean surrounds, the pods are eco-restorative with the means to become marine habitats.
  • GreenPods are designed to offer luxury elevated living on land.
    GreenPods are designed to offer luxury elevated living on land.