A method for turning relationships, flow and space into a practical layout.
SLP is a structured planning method for developing and comparing spatial alternatives. It combines what must be close, how people, goods or work move, how much space each activity needs and which physical constraints cannot be ignored.
Start with facts. Build relationships. Test alternatives.
SLP separates planning logic from drawing. The diagram is not the first answer; it is the result of combining process needs, material movement, space and constraints.
Turn closeness ratings into spatial logic.
The REL Diagram shows which Space Planning Units should be positioned near one another. It helps planners see strong affinities before committing to exact geometry.
Record every pair before drawing the layout.
The REL Chart creates a consistent pair-by-pair record of closeness priorities. It is the source of truth behind the REL Diagram and the adjacency score.
Quantify movement, not just closeness.
From-To analysis records how much material, people or activity moves from each source planning unit to each destination. Combined with distance, it supports travel calculations and helps expose inefficient sequences.
Convert planning logic into practical geometry.
Once relationships, flows and space requirements are understood, planners develop multiple block-layout alternatives. Each concept should respect the building, fixed assets, routes, columns and operational clearances.
Use the method without maintaining disconnected files.
SLP Studio connects REL data, material flow, space, constraints, optimization and scenario comparison in one browser-based workspace.