Planning Storage, Workflow, and Support Spaces in Simulation Centres
The rooms behind the teaching rooms decide how well a centre runs. Storage, technician workrooms, clean and dirty flow, and scenario walkthroughs before construction protect teaching time.
Storage is operational infrastructure
Manikins, task trainers, consumables, clinical supplies, moulage, carts, and specialty equipment need accessible, organized storage.
Support rooms protect teaching time
Technician workrooms, prep areas, clean and dirty workflows, and equipment staging can reduce downtime between sessions.
Workflow should be tested
Simple scenario walkthroughs can reveal pinch points in room reset, learner movement, faculty observation, and equipment transport before construction begins.
Common questions
Why does storage get underestimated?
It is less visible than simulation rooms, but the equipment volume and turnover demands are usually larger than early plans assume.
Should technicians be involved in design?
Yes. Simulation technicians understand room reset, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and workflow demands that are easy to miss.
Written by Ferooz Sekandarpoor, founder of SimCert Practice Hub. Planning a new centre or a renovation? BrainNet Consulting helps teams with simulation centre design, AV and IT planning, and operational readiness.
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