Room Layout Research Articles

Transforming Patient Complaints: Strategic Layout and Operational Processes Enhancements at Pharmacy Unit

Hospital, as a healthcare provider, consists of various interrelated service units. Pharmaceutical services for outpatient, inpatient, and operating room are provided by the pharmacy units and they need good operational management to maintain the speed of service. However, with the increasing number of patients, there has been a drastic decline in pharmacy service speed, leading to a rise in patient complaints and a decrease in patient satisfaction index, which, if unaddressed, may result in patient loss. This study measured the impact of changes in room layout, workflow improvements, pharmacy unit manpower productivity, and alteration of drug packaging on complaint numbers and satisfaction index of the patients at Primaya Hospital Semarang. A Likert scale questionnaire was to assess patient satisfaction and record complaints received via WhatsApp, Google Reviews, email, Instagram, or directly to the customer service unit. The measurements were taken before the intervention and after implementation of the changes. The implementation of these four operational interventions decreased significantly the complaint numbers over time accompanied by an increase in patient satisfaction index.

Global vibration serviceability assessment of human-induced vibration of high-frequency floors considering the layout of indoor building items

The higher-order harmonics of crowd loading can induce resonance in high-frequency floors, leading to significant amplification of vibrations and potentially causing serviceability or safety issues. Additionally, differences in item layouts on indoor floor spaces are a major factor affecting pedestrian step frequency and itineraries, which cause changes in floor vibrations. This study aimed to analyze the influence of different layouts of indoor items on human-induced vibrations of high-frequency floors. Firstly, a random high-frequency floor load model was established by combining a social force model and a pedestrian load model. A high-frequency floor with a fundamental frequency of 10.3540 Hz was used for testing to verify the soundness of the model when applied to different layout forms. Secondly, a global vibration serviceability assessment method was proposed to establish human-induced vibrations. Finally, the serviceability probability of floors with different layouts under random walking conditions was calculated, and the assessment results were provided. The results indicate that, based on the layout configurations adopted in this study, the discussion room layout is most prone to issues related to human-induced vibration serviceability under the influence of five pedestrians walking randomly, with a probability of occurrence reaching 80 %. The next most vulnerable layout is that of the classroom, where the probability is 70 %. In contrast, the meeting room layout exhibits the lowest probability of experiencing vibration serviceability issues, at 50 %, demonstrating a significant advantage in mitigating human-induced vibrations. Furthermore, an analysis of the floor's dynamic response Fourier spectra reveals that when assessing human-induced vibration serviceability, it is crucial to account for the contributions of higher-order modal shapes of the floor. The present research provides references to design and implement improved layouts for indoor items.

Exploring the Role of the Built Environment on the Functional Ability and Social Participation in Community-dwelling Older Adults.

The built environment or physical environment consists of surroundings and conditions constructed by human activity. It includes urban design, neighborhoods, transportation, and smaller scale structures like the design and layout of rooms within buildings. The built environment can affect the physical, social, and functional wellbeing of older adults, both within their own homes and in the neighborhoods in which they live, and additionally plays a part in promoting healthy aging. This narrative review of the literature aims to present the ways in which the built environment can influence the functional ability of community-dwelling older adults, and affect their ability to live independently and age in place. Narrative literature review and inductive thematic analysis. Forty-five full-text, English language publications from peer-reviewed sources were selected for this review, with the majority (35) presenting quantitative research findings and originating from North America (28). Older adults in rural and developing countries were underrepresented in the literature, despite acknowledgement that health of the aging population is a worldwide problem. Three major themes emerged. First, the built environment affects older adults in the most fundamental way at home through design considerations, modifications, and technological advances promoting aging in place and accessibility. Secondly, built environments outside the home can affect older adults' physical activity and overall function with regard to mobility, transportation, and activities of daily living. The majority (22 of 45 publications) focused on this theme. Finally, the built environment in neighborhoods can affect older adults' perception of social support, their social participation, and quality of life. As the built environment is created by humans and can be substantially modified, it possesses considerable potential for enhancing functional ability, social participation, and overall quality of life in community-dwelling older adults. It is possible to design a better person-environment fit, promoting safety, independence, optimal health, and quality of life. In order to support healthy aging, improvements in the built environment need to be accompanied by appropriate health and social policies, systems, and services. These changes require political will, as well as material resources that may not be readily available especially in the global South. A socioecological approach with adequate resources directed to older adults' health and healthcare is necessary in order to achieve the ultimate goal of healthy aging in this population.

Performance evaluation of students’ hostel of the college of Agriculture and Environmental Science Kaduna State University, Nigeria

Global higher education aims to develop students' intellectual capacities, foster personal growth, and mold behaviors, thoughts, and creativity for a fulfilling life. Within this framework, university residential spaces play a vital role in advancing these objectives. A well-designed hostel, tailored to students' needs and comfort, promotes shared interests and positive educational outcomes. Therefore, the importance of satisfactory residential facilities in improving students' performance should not be underestimated. This research examined the satisfaction levels of current residents of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Science hostel at Kaduna State University (KASU) regarding their accommodation. It also explored variations in satisfaction among groups with different socio-demographic characteristics. The study focused on two performance requirements for the evaluation of students’ satisfaction, namely, the technical performance requirement (thermal comfort, acoustical comfort, visual comfort, indoor air quality, and fire safety) and the functional performance requirement (interior and exterior finish systems, room layout, support services, efficiency of circulation, and proximity to other facilities on campus). A total of forty-eight (48) performance indicators from the two performance requirement were evaluated through a survey questionnaire. The findings indicated that students generally expressed dissatisfaction across all performance elements, except thermal comfort and indoor air quality, room layout and size, efficiency of circulation, and proximity to facilities. The significance of this study lies in its potential to inform targeted improvements and interventions that enhance student satisfaction, comfort, and overall experience within university hostel accommodations. Findings from this study will contribute to creating a more supportive, enjoyable and conducive living environment for students, ultimately promoting their well-being and academic success.

A Comparative Study of Generative AI Models for Interior Design

Abstract: The integration of Generative AI in interior design has transformed traditional methods,allowing designers to explore new concepts with impressive efficiency. This paper presents a comparative study of leading generative models—StyleGAN, Variational Autoencoders (VAEs), Pix2Pix, and Reinforcement Learning (RL)—evaluating their effectiveness in turning sketches into photorealistic renderings, generating diverse room layouts, and optimizing spaces. By analyzing the results of these models, we show their ability to create unique design solutions that meet functional requirements while enhancing aesthetic appeal. The study highlights substantial enhancements in design precision, emphasizing the potential of generative AI models to elevate the design process and create more tailored interior solutions. This survey examines the methods and performance of each model and looksat future possibilities for using Generative AI to advance the field of interior design.

Voxel Size Performance in 3D Indoor Model Creation for 3D Evacuation Simulations

Abstract. 3D voxel models facilitate simulating 3D pedestrian motions within indoor environments with diverse furniture, equipment, and complex room layouts featuring stairs and ramps. Reasonable voxel sizes enable the effective identifications of indoor spaces, navigable surfaces, and vertical links from voxel models for the simulations. However, the performance of different voxel sizes on these identifications has yet to be thoroughly investigated. The choice of appropriate voxel sizes for various 3D evacuation scenarios has to be clarified to avoid unreliable simulation outcomes. Therefore, this paper aims to assess the performance of different voxel sizes on the identifications of the spaces, surfaces, and links. Firstly, we introduce three key metrics for the assessment: accuracy, robustness, and efficiency. Then, three IFC models are selected based on predefined criteria for the tests. Experimental procedures are elaborated to include data preparation, collection, and analysis. The primary findings of this investigation are: 1) with increasing voxel sizes, accuracy decreases, robustness changes, and efficiency increases; 2) larger indoor spaces exhibit smaller changes in accuracy across different voxel sizes, while smaller indoor spaces show more significant changes in accuracy. 3) when the voxel size is tiny, it becomes challenging to complete identifications. Conversely, with relatively larger voxel sizes, some indoor spaces and vertical links cannot be identified. 4) Indoor spaces with complex and non-orthogonal geometries require more identification time. This work is expected to advance the creation of 3D indoor model to facilitate 3D evacuation simulations.

Acoustic environment in classrooms for children with autism spectrum disorders: case studies in China

Previous studies have established that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) display distinct patterns in auditory signal processing compared to typically developing children. However, the acoustic environment of classrooms for children with ASD has not received sufficient attention. This study focuses on Tianjin as a case study to understand the current situation of the classroom acoustics for children with ASD. Acoustic condition investigations were conducted in nine schools, with acoustic measurements taken in 18 classrooms. In addition, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 teachers to assess the quality of classroom acoustics. The investigation and measurement revealed that there are multiple identifiable sound sources in the classrooms, and the sound pressure level values differed greatly between classrooms. This can be attributed to the lack of proper functional zoning and room layout within schools, as well as the inadequate sound insulation in the classrooms. The interview indicated that the current acoustic environment has a negatively impact on the attention, emotion, behavior, and training of children with ASD. In summary, the current classrooms for children with ASD do not create a favorable acoustic environment.

Optimization of speech intelligibility in street-facing rooms of adult care home based on acoustic simulation

Due to the limited availability of urban land in China, many adult care facilities have resorted to constructing roadside living spaces. However, this has led to a significant issue of traffic noise disturbance. Besides, many rooms lack of control over indoor reverberation. As a result, the communication efficiency of the residents might be greatly impacted. This study aims to investigate the impact of traffic noise level, room size, and surface sound absorption on speech transmission index (STI), based on a typical room layout and conducted using acoustic simulation. The simulation results indicated that in order to achieve the required STI over 0.79 for elderly residents, it is imperative to control the road noise interference below 40 dBA and ensure that the room reverberation time under 0.42 s. To achieve this, it is recommended that for a road with a noise emission level of 72 dBA, the distance between the roadside room and the road should not less than 10 m. Additionally, windows with Rw+Ctr over 28 dB without road sound barriers (over 20 dB with sound barriers) should be installed. Besides, the room area needs to be controlled within 20 m2 and an acoustic ceiling with NRC>0.65 should be installed.

A Study on the Spatial Layout of Newly Built Townhouses in Kaohsiung City

Due to their independent structure, piping, and access, townhouses offer great flexibility in floor plan changes and high spatial autonomy, making them the mainstream housing type in Taiwan. This study focuses on row houses and examines 2022 completion cases in Kaohsiung City. It collects floor plans from 14 newly constructed buildings, totaling 227 units, and analyzes spatial dimensions including the facade width, depth, habitable room, staircases, bathrooms, and total floor area for each case. The objective of this study is to examine the spatial layout of row houses in Kaohsiung City, with the aim of providing a reference for the future planning and design of such structures. The study results showed that 81.8% of the row houses analyzed have a total floor area per unit ranging from 136 to 192 m2, a facade width between 4.1 and 6.38 m, and a building depth from 7.67 to 12.68 m. In addition, they showed a low negative correlation between the facade width and total floor area, a high positive correlation between the building depth and total floor area, and a moderate negative correlation between the facade width and building depth. The spatial distribution within these houses includes 78% allocated to habitable room, 13.1% to staircases, and 8.7% to bathrooms. The total area of habitable rooms and bathrooms increases with the total floor area of the building. However, the total area of staircases remains almost constant as the area of habitable rooms increases. Furthermore, the most common location for staircase planning is the rear-right (RB) position, while the least common is the rear-left (LB) position. Among various staircase types, the C-shaped staircase has the largest average area per floor and the highest average proportion. Conversely, the I-shaped staircase has the smallest average area and the lowest average proportion. The U-shaped staircase is the most frequently planned, whereas the C-shaped staircase is the least frequently used. This means that planning of staircase location and type significantly affects the size and layout of habitable rooms and bathrooms in townhouses.

No Place to Go: The Relationship Between Care Partner Inclusion Practices and the Hospital Environment.

The objective of this was to explore how the physical environment in a hospital contributes to care partner inclusion practices. Despite their vital efforts in caring for people living with dementia (PLWD), care partners of PLWD often report feeling not included in their loved ones' hospitalizations. This phenomenon goes against research, policy initiatives, and hospital design frameworks that underscore the importance of including care partners in hospital care. To ensure that care partners are systematically included in hospital care, health systems must create an environment that prioritizes care partners' presence. This descriptive qualitative design employs a multimethod approach to data collection. Our team conducted direct observations in a large academic hospital and interviewed 23 clinicians/administrators and 15 care partners of PLWD to understand the relationship between hospital environments and care partner inclusion. Observational data were analyzed using a framework analysis, and interview data were analyzed through thematic analysis. Direct observations revealed an underutilization of environmental resources such as family-centered spaces and environmental communication tools. Interview data revealed that adequate space for care partners, the layout of patient rooms, parking accessibility, room personalization, and comfort level of the hospital space all impact care partner inclusion. Our findings highlight opportunities for health systems to create hospital environments that support PLWD and their care partners. In pursuit of systematic care partner inclusion, health systems can make adequate space for care partners, allocate dementia-friendly parking spaces, increase utilization of environmental communication tools, and increase comfort level of the environment.

An agent-based approach to simulating evacuation in elderly care facilities with disabled older adults

Emergencies in elderly care facilities are not uncommon. However, conducting evacuation drills for disabled older adults poses significant challenges due to their physical limitations. While simulation approaches offer a viable alternative, there is a dearth of research focused on evacuation simulation models considering the presence of disabled older adults. This study introduces an agent-based approach designed to simulate the evacuation of older adults within elderly care facilities. The approach incorporates the distinct characteristics and behaviors of nursing staff, self-sufficient, semi-disabled, and disabled older adults during evacuation. The simulation environment replicates the typical architectural layout of single-story elderly care facilities. Two evacuation strategies, specifying the order in which nursing staff assist disabled older adults during evacuation, are proposed. The performance of these strategies under scenarios with varying proportions of disabled older adults and caregiver ratios is compared through simulation experiments. The results indicate that the strategy requiring nursing staff to initially assist the disabled older adults under their responsibility and then seek out and aid the nearest disabled older adults is more effective in reducing total evacuation time in most cases. Furthermore, the impact of the spatial layout of disabled rooms on evacuation efficiency and safety is discussed. The results reveal that the opposite-side center concentration pattern of disabled rooms outperforms other spatial layout patterns of disabled rooms in terms of evacuation efficiency and safety. These findings contribute to the optimization of evacuation strategies and spatial layouts within elderly care facilities by providing quantitative evidence to support decision-makers.

Enhancing daylighting predictions in urban planning: A workflow for setting bespoke Vertical Sky Component (VSC) targets

In Sweden, urban planners are legally obligated to design neighbourhoods that allow future buildings to meet daylight requirements. However, this is challenging because planners can only define the building masses, without control over future building details such as glazing ratios, room layouts, and orientation.The Vertical Sky Component (VSC) is a well-established indicator for early daylight assessments of buildings, and it is often used by Swedish urban planners to verify daylight access for their massing designs, even though it has its limitations. A VSC target value VSC ≥ 27 % has been widely applied in the urban planning practice. However, a single universal VSC target does not necessarily guarantee compliance with daylight requirements indoors. This article proposes a workflow for setting bespoke VSC targets. The goal is to provide urban planners with more reliable tools for early daylighting predictions. The workflow uses parametric simulations to establish VSC thresholds that assure compliance with current daylight regulations, such as the Swedish building code (BBR) and the European standard (EN 17037). While this article focuses on Sweden, the workflow could be readily applied to any location with prevalence of overcast sky conditions. Some potential practical urban planning applications of the workflow are suggested.

Influence of Hotel Design on Guest Experience and Satisfaction in Kenya

Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the influence of hotel design on guest experience and satisfaction in Kenya. Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low-cost advantage as compared to field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. Findings: The study indicated that aesthetic appeal, functionality, and comfort of hotel interiors significantly contribute to guest satisfaction. Elements such as room layout, furniture design, lighting, and color schemes can create a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere, enhancing the perceived quality of the stay. Additionally, common areas like lobbies, restaurants, and recreational facilities also impact guests' first impressions and ongoing experiences. The design must cater to diverse guest needs, offering both communal and private spaces that facilitate social interactions and personal relaxation. Moreover, incorporating local culture and unique design elements can provide a memorable and authentic experience, further boosting guest satisfaction. Sustainable and eco-friendly design practices are increasingly valued by guests, reflecting their growing environmental consciousness. Overall, a well-thought-out hotel design can significantly enhance guest experience, leading to higher satisfaction, repeat visits, and positive reviews, which are vital for the hotel's success in a competitive market. Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: Environmental psychology theory, services cape theory and expectancy-disconfirmation theory may be used to anchor future studies on assessing the influence of hotel design on guest experience and satisfaction in Kenya. Hotels should prioritize investing in visually appealing and unique design elements, especially in common areas like lobbies. Policymakers should encourage and incentivize sustainable design practices in the hospitality industry.

Systematic Layout Planning to Improve Facility Layout in Small and Medium Food Enterprise

The absence of a structured method for revamping current or introducing new production layouts in small and medium-sized enterprises may hinder the flexibility and competitiveness of the enterprise. This study aimed to assess the existing production layout and offer improvement recommendations for a small and medium-sized food enterprise in East Java, Indonesia. Data was obtained through interviews with the owner and observation at the production site. The research employed systematic layout planning, utilizing activity relationship charts and diagrams. The findings presented two alternative suggestions for the production facility layout, with the study recommending the second alternative based on an evaluation of criteria. The second proposed alternative exhibited a total material handling distance per week of 1,812 and a total material handling cost of 17,961.96 rupiah, lower than the first proposed alternative. The managerial implications of this study pertain to the construction of facilities with a focus on technical and hygiene requirements, the design and layout of buildings and rooms, and the requirements for machinery, equipment, and transportation to ensure product quality and safety.

Behavior Mapping Study of The Layout of Drug Service Room in Outpatient Pharmacy of X Hospital

The quality of pharmaceutical services is related to patient satisfaction and the short waiting times for their accomplished drug in pharmacy installation. This research was conducted to describe the prescription service process in the outpatient pharmacy at X Hospital by observing the flow of drug dispensing and officer movement along with the time required for the process, with the environment behavior study and value stream mapping as the observation method. This action research was conducted by collecting qualitative and quantitative data. Data collection was carried out by observation (time allocation, time for drug service activities), interviews, focus group discussion (FGD), and Behavior Mapping. The results of value stream mapping showed that non-value added was greater than value-added, 78.5% versus 21.5%. Behavior mapping showed a physical trace in a stack of prescription files in all POSs during the service process. The longest process time occurred at post 4, which is during drug preparation, while the longest interval time was interval time 4, which is waiting for the re-check process. Other factors cause the waiting time for drug services to be lengthened. The spatial structure of pharmacy depot block A was less effective. The waiting time was still long. The researchers suggest that the space be regulated again and continued to the next action research cycle, up to the effective drug services, so that the waiting times can be short.

Optimizing Coziness and Productivity: An All-Encompassing Ergonomic Investigation on Diners and Restaurant Operators in Dense Urban Living Environments

This research aims to determine and optimize the welfare of visitors and food stall owners in dense urban environments, especially in the context of dense residential areas in big cities. As ergonomics research, its main focus is to assess the physical and psychological conditions of visitors and food stall owners operating in dense urban environments. This research method involves a detailed analysis of ergonomic aspects, including room layout, furniture design, lighting and acoustics, taking into account the unique demands of dense housing. In addition, in-depth interviews with food stall owners and observations of visitor behavior were conducted to understand the non-physical aspects that influence their well-being. The research location is in the Paseban area, Central Jakarta. The results of this research provide an in-depth understanding of how environmental conditions can influence comfort and productivity in food stalls, both from the perspective of visitors and owners. The practical implications of these findings can serve as a guide for architects, designers and policy makers in improving the design of public spaces in dense urban environments, with the ultimate goal of improving the welfare of local communities. This study makes a significant contribution to our understanding of how ergonomics can be applied effectively to improve the quality of life amidst the challenges of dense housing in large cities.

Machine learning-based reduced-order reconstruction method for flow fields

The real-time prediction of flow fields has scientific and engineering significance, although it is currently challenging. To address this issue, we propose a nonintrusive supervised reduced-order machine learning framework for flow-field reconstruction, referred to as ROR, to achieve real-time flow-field prediction. The model predicts a signed distance function of the domain and uses a typical flow field as feature extraction objects. Utilizing a cross-fit method, it efficiently combines these features, enabling rapid prediction of the full-order flow field. During the model validation phase, we assess the performance of our model by reconstructing steady-state two-dimensional indoor flows in different room layouts. The results indicate that our model accurately predicts the flow field in the target indoor layout within a short timeframe (approximately 5 s) and demonstrates robustness. To delve deeper into the model performance, we discuss the specific parameters of the model framework and test the effectiveness of the flow-field reconstruction under different air supply modes, with the results showing a mean squared error (MSE) of less than 1.5 %. Additionally, we compare our model with the fourier neural operator (FNO) model and find that it exhibited superior performance with the same number of training steps. The outcomes of this study not only bear significant theoretical implications for the field of flow-field prediction but also provide robust support for practical engineering applications.

Passive Design Strategy in Vernacular House of Samin, Indonesia

Vernacular architecture embodies passive design principles and strategies to create comfortable dwellings. This study investigates the impact of passive design strategies on temperature comfort in Samin vernacular houses. Visual observation is employed to assess the suitability of house elements based on passive design criteria. At the same time, field measurements are conducted to evaluate comfortable temperature conditions using data loggers over one month. The research focuses on the Original Samin house and the New Samin house situated in Klopoduwur Village, Blora Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. The visual observation reveals that the roof volume, slope, and thin walls with low conductivity in both Samin houses align with passive design principles. The New Samin house also incorporates other passive design strategies, including an east-west building orientation with the long side perpendicular to the wind direction, an open-plan room layout, and varying floor heights. The temperature comfort performance in both houses falls within the neutral temperature range during 16 hours. The New Samin house exhibits the largest daytime air temperature decrease at 5.5°C, while the Original Samin house experiences the largest nighttime decrease at 0.7°C. The evolution of passive designs in Samin vernacular houses encompasses considerations such as building proportion and width, terrace width, positioning and size of window openings, vegetation, and shading elements.

Method for Collaborative Layout Optimization of Ship Equipment and Pipe Based on Improved Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning and Artificial Fish Swarm Algorithm

The engine room is the core area of a ship, critical to its operation, safety, and efficiency. Currently, many researchers merely address the ship engine room layout design (SERLD) problem using optimization algorithms and independent layout strategies. However, the engine room environment is complex, involving two significantly different challenges: equipment layout and pipe layout. Traditional methods fail to achieve optimal collaborative layout objectives. To address this research gap, this paper proposes a collaborative layout method that combines improved reinforcement learning and heuristic algorithms. For equipment layout, the engine room space is first discretized into a grid, and a Markov decision process (MDP) framework suitable for equipment layout is proposed, including state space, action space, and reward mechanisms suitable for equipment layout. An improved adaptive guided multi-agent Q-learning (AGMAQL) algorithm is employed to train the layout model in a centralized manner, with enhancements made to the agent’s exploration state, exploration action, and learning strategy. For pipe layout, this paper proposes an improved adaptive trajectory artificial fish swarm algorithm (ATAFSA). This algorithm incorporates a hybrid encoding method, adaptive strategy, scouting strategy, and parallel optimization strategy, resulting in enhanced stability, accuracy, and problem adaptability. Subsequently, by comprehensively considering layout objectives and engine room attributes, a collaborative layout method incorporating hierarchical and adaptive weight strategies is proposed. This method optimizes in phases according to the layout objectives and priorities of different stages, achieving multi-level optimal layouts and providing designers with various reference schemes with different focuses. Finally, based on a typical real-world engine room engineering case, various leading algorithms and strategies are tested and compared. The results show that the proposed AGMAQL-ATAFSA (AGMAQL-ATA) exhibits robustness, efficiency, and engineering practicality. Compared to previous research methods and algorithms, the final layout quality improved overall: equipment layout effectiveness increased by over 4.0%, pipe optimization efficiency improved by over 40.4%, and collaborative layout effectiveness enhanced by over 2.2%.

The Impact of Design Factors on User Behavior in a Virtual Hospital Room to Explore Fall Prevention Strategies.

Falls in hospitals pose a significant safety risk, leading to injuries, prolonged hospitalization, and lasting complications. This study explores the potential of augmented reality (AR) technology in healthcare facility design to mitigate fall risk. Few studies have investigated the impact of hospital room layouts on falls due to the high cost of building physical prototypes. This study introduces an innovative approach using AR technology to advance methods for healthcare facility design efficiently. Ten healthy participants enrolled in this study to examine different hospital room designs in AR. Factors of interest included room configuration, door type, exit side of the bed, toilet placement, and the presence of IV equipment. AR trackers captured trajectories of the body as participants navigated through these AR hospital layouts, providing insights into user behavior and preferences. Door type influenced the degree of backward and sideways movement, with the presence of an IV pole intensifying the interaction between door and room type, leading to increased sideways and backward motion. Participants displayed varying patterns of backward and sideways travel depending on the specific room configurations they encountered. AR can be an efficient and cost-effective method to modify room configurations to identify important design factors before conducting physical testing. The results of this study provide valuable insights into the effect of environmental factors on movement patterns in simulated hospital rooms. These results highlight the importance of considering environmental factors, such as the type of door and bathroom location, when designing healthcare facilities.