The “Utilization by Group Size” chart in R-Zero Connect is your window into how people actually interact with different rooms across your workplace. It helps you see which room sizes get used, which ones sit empty, and what size groups are actually using the space. With a few click this chart helps answer: “Are our spaces being used the way we designed them? Or are small groups using big rooms while other rooms stay empty?”
Two Big Questions You Can Answer
Question #1
How often are rooms used—and by how many people?
By default, the chart shows both when rooms are in use (blue bars) and when they're not (grey bar). This gives you a complete view of how rooms are actually being used across your workplace. This view helps you:
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Spot which rooms are used most often.
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See which group sizes show up most consistently in rooms of different capacities.
Example: If your 6-person rooms are almost always used by 2 people, that’s a strong sign to rethink the setup.
Question #2
When rooms are used, who’s using them?
Click the “Exclude Unoccupied” checkbox to focus only on times when rooms are active. You’ll learn: “When people are in the room, how many of them are there?”
That shift helps you understand whether room capacity is aligned with real usage patterns.
How to Use This Chart to Explore Your Workplace
You don’t need to be a data expert—just follow this loop:
Step 1: Start With a Question
Examples:
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Are our 4-person huddle rooms being used by big groups or just one-on-ones?
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Do different departments use space differently?
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Are people avoiding open collaboration areas?
Step 2: Apply Filters
Use the filter panel to focus your view:
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Space Type (conference rooms, open collab, phone booths, etc.)
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Teams and Orgs (neighborhood, department etc.)
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Room Capacity (e.g., just the 2-seat rooms)
Step 3: Look for Patterns
Keep an eye out for:
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High unoccupied time: rooms going to waste.
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Smaller-than-expected groups: oversized spaces.
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Well-matched usage: spaces being used as intended.
Step 4: Tweak and Compare
Try different filters and perspectives. Look at the same room types across different neighborhoods. Ask a new question. Repeat.
Real-World Examples & Insights
Learn What Works—And What Doesn’t
You compare conference rooms vs. open collab spaces and realize that small enclosed rooms barely get touched, but 3-person open areas are constantly in use.
What you can do: Repurpose underused rooms into open spaces that reflect how your team actually works.
Compare Open vs. Closed Layouts
You filter for 4-seat rooms and compare open vs. enclosed. The data shows that open ones are used far more often.
What you can do: When planning new spaces, lean into open layouts for small-group collaboration.
Spot Rooms That Are Always Empty
A 2-person conference room shows no usage—yet your team always complains there isn’t enough space. Filtering for just that room reveals it's an outlier.
💡 Tip
If you have R-zero temperature sensors, try checking the Temperature Map to see if it's uncomfortably hot. Maybe it faces a sunny window.
What you can do: Adjust climate controls or redesign the space to make it more inviting.
Pro Tip: Get Specific With Tags
Use sensor tags to filter your data by:
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Space Type (like conference vs. open collab)
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Neighborhood (which team zone it's in)
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Department (sales, engineering, etc.)
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Technology (rooms with white boards etc.)
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Any other custom labels your team uses
This lets you compare how different groups or layouts impact space utilization.
Final Takeaway
The “Utilization by Group Size” chart is here to help you:
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See which spaces are underused
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Find out if your rooms are the right size for how people actually meet
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Spot issues early—like an unpopular room or an overbooked one
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Make smarter choices about how you design or repurpose space
You don’t need to guess what’s working. Use the chart, follow the patterns, and let your space tell you what it really needs.
Want to explore how group sizes and room usage patterns can guide smarter planning? This article dives into real examples and shows you exactly how to get started—read it here.