Design
With over 3.5 million square feet designed and built—and even more in planning—GreenSmith Consulting brings unmatched expertise to cannabis facility design. We understand how to create cultivation, dispensary, and extraction spaces that operate with lean processes, efficient workflow, and maximum production output.
Drawing from years of owning and operating our own grows, retail stores, and processing facilities, we design with the operator in mind. Every layout, system, and flow pattern is engineered to reduce labor, improve consistency, and support scalable, long-term success.
Cultivation Facility Design
We design cultivation spaces that maximize plant health, yield, and operational efficiency. Our layouts incorporate optimized workflows, lighting, HVAC, and irrigation systems tailored to your facility’s scale and goals. By combining our experience as operators with industry best practices, we ensure every square foot contributes to peak productivity.
Dispensary & Retail Design
We create functional, customer-focused dispensary layouts that enhance the shopping experience while streamlining operations. Every design balances aesthetics, compliance, and operational efficiency to support long-term success. Our approach considers traffic flow, security, and merchandising to optimize both customer satisfaction and operational performance.
Extraction & Processing Design
Our extraction and processing designs focus on safety, compliance, and productivity. We configure equipment placement, workflow, and environmental controls to optimize throughput and maintain product quality. This ensures operations are both efficient and scalable while meeting regulatory requirements.
Lean Workflow & Operational Efficiency
We design facilities with streamlined workflows that reduce bottlenecks and improve productivity. By applying lean principles, operators can maximize output while minimizing labor and operational costs. Every process is mapped to ensure smooth handoffs between teams and optimal resource utilization.
Scalable & Flexible Layouts
Our designs are built for growth and adaptability, supporting expansion without major overhauls. This flexibility ensures your facility can evolve with your business and industry changes. We incorporate modular design elements to allow easy adjustments as operational needs or technology change.
Compliance & Safety Integration
We integrate regulatory requirements and safety standards into every design. This ensures your facility is inspection-ready, minimizes risk, and protects employees, products, and customers. Safety protocols and compliance measures are embedded into layouts and workflows from the start, reducing operational risk.
Core Capabilities
What We Do Best
Cultivation Facility Planning
We design cultivation spaces that maximize yield, efficiency, and scalability. Market research and operational insights ensure layouts optimize plant health, resource use, and long-term growth.
Retail & Dispensary Design
Our dispensary layouts enhance customer experience while streamlining operations. Designs incorporate foot traffic analysis, compliance requirements, and visual merchandising to support revenue growth.
Extraction & Processing Layouts
We configure extraction and processing facilities for safety, compliance, and productivity. Workflow optimization and equipment placement ensure consistent, high-quality output and scalable operations.
Workflow Optimization & Lean Operations
We apply lean principles to reduce bottlenecks and increase operational efficiency. Every process is mapped to create smooth workflows, lower costs, and sustainable growth.
Scalable & Adaptable Designs
Our layouts are built to evolve with your business and market demands. Modular and flexible design elements allow for easy expansion or technology upgrades.
Compliance & Safety Integration
Regulatory and safety standards are embedded in every design. Inspection-ready layouts protect employees, products, and operations while mitigating risk.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is specialized cannabis facility design important?
Cannabis operations have unique needs for cultivation, extraction, and retail. Proper facility design ensures regulatory compliance, optimizes workflow, and maximizes yield, productivity, and profitability.
Can you design facilities for both startups and existing operations?
Yes. We design new facilities from the ground up and optimize existing spaces for efficiency, compliance, and scalability. Each design is tailored to your size, market, and operational goals.
How do you ensure designs comply with regulations?
Compliance is integrated into every design from the start. We account for state and local requirements related to safety, security, environmental controls, and operational standards to minimize risk and support inspection readiness.
What makes a workflow efficient in cannabis operations?
Efficient workflows minimize bottlenecks, reduce labor costs, and streamline processes across cultivation, processing, and retail. We map operations to optimize staff movement, equipment placement, and resource use.
Are your designs scalable for future growth?
Absolutely. We incorporate flexible, modular layouts that allow for expansion or equipment upgrades. This ensures facilities can adapt to market changes and increased production without major redesigns.
How do you integrate safety into facility design?
Safety is built into every aspect of the layout, including equipment placement, environmental controls, and operational flow. This reduces risk to employees, products, and compliance standing while supporting efficient operations.