Design & Layout of Your First Big Grow Operation

I’ve now designed 3 major grow facilities and 2 retail outlets for our brand new Cannabis industry here in WA State. Dealing with the LCB is challenging, that’s for sure, but at the end of the day what I’ve found is that the LCB’s rules for security cameras, track and trace, quarantine, etc. are actually just the tip of the iceberg in terms of what growers need to think about to actually get their facility up and running. If you’re converting or updating a commercial space, for example, you have to think about Americans with Disabilities (ADA) guidelines. If you’re planning to water your plants with a simple hose setup, you need to think about a closed-loop system to avoid cross-contamination. If you’re going to be handling and trimming many pounds of product, you need to think about non-porous surfaces such as steel to ensure no bacteria take hold.

I’m learning more every day, and will do my best to post what I learn here.

Cheers and happy growing!