Ocean connects the built world with simply smarter products and materials

Ocean wordmark logo in white

Meet product one: our versatile, structural
and durable bamboo panel.

Ocean was born out of curiosity and connection. “What kind of product could improve the lives of 1.6 Billion people and restore the health of our planet?”
Ocean was born out of curiosity and connection. “What kind of product could improve the lives of 1.6 Billion people and restore the health of our planet?”
While working at the Gates Foundation, Alexa Bednarz (Founder) saw a need and opportunity – roofing. Existing materials, particularly in India among low-income households were toxic, poor quality, high-carbon and deadly in extreme heat.
While working at the Gates Foundation, Alexa Bednarz (Founder) saw a need and opportunity – roofing.
Existing materials, particularly in India among low-income households were toxic, poor quality, high-carbon and deadly in extreme heat.
Our product is made from bamboo, one of the fastest growing plants on the planet. We source directly from farmers in India and capture carbon into a long-lifecycle building product.
Our product is made from bamboo, one of the fastest growing plants on the planet. We source directly from farmers in India and capture carbon into a long-lifecycle building product.
We invented a versatile structural bamboo panel. Beautiful enough for modern architecture yet practical enough for low-income roofing in India and affordable housing in the US.
We invented a versatile structural bamboo panel. Beautiful enough for modern architecture yet practical enough for low-income roofing in India and affordable housing in the US.

Product Specifications

  • >90% bamboo, highly renewable, stronger and stiffer than wood
  • Patent-pending design for optimal mechanical properties
  • More moisture-resistant than standard OSB panels
  • Convenient 4'x8' panel size
  • Applications for roofing (India), interior paneling, wall assemblies

Climate Mitigation 99% reduction of embodied carbon Dignified Jobs Supporting bamboo farmers
and women in emerging markets Climate Adaption Lifesaving “Cool Roofs”
7-12°F indoor temperature reduction Impact

About the team

We’re a global team of practical problem solvers, innovators, who see the world a little differently. Our team bridges expertise across material science, engineering, global manufacturing, and new product introduction.

We believe impact and profit go hand in hand, in doing well by doing good.

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