VR-Enabled Intelligent Space Planning Platform for Facility Layout Redesign

The facility environment is a workspace for employees to engage in creative endeavours. However, due to the dynamic nature of human resources, the interior layout of the facility often requires frequent adjustments. Typically, the facility's interior environment is relatively fixed because of the stable equipment, allowing limited changes during the space planning process. The challenge lies in achieving maximum available working space while minimising alterations to the layout. To address this problem, this paper proposes a framework of intelligent space planning platform for facility layout redesign projects, leveraging VR technology and optimisation algorithms within a simulated virtual world. Users can compare different layout design alternatives, optimise equipment allocation, and design furniture placement routes. Ultimately, the platform aims to provide the optimal layout plan and an optimised in-house logistics plan for the renovation process. Through this method, this research contributes to the improvement of functionality, safety and efficiency in facility environments.