Read the end of chapter case "Laying Out Arnold Palmer Hospital$$s New Facility" on page $402$ and answer the following questions:

$1.$ Identify the many variables that a hospital needs to consider in layout design.

$2.$ What are the advantages of the circular pod design over the traditional linear hallway layout found in most hospitals?

$3.$ The concept of servicescapes is discussed in this chapter. Describe why this is so important at Arnold Palmer Hospital, and give examples of its use in layout design.