LAUSR

Buildings are integral parts of the community. They provide shelter for humans as well as places for economic activities that result in development of the community. Health issues associated with buildings is an observable fact in research and a concern for longevity. Among the outcome of building related concerns on residents are health issues such as Sick Building Syndrome (SBS), but if not detected and treated early enough would eventually result to reduction in life expectancy ratio of residents of the building. Therefore the aim of this research was to examine the effects associated with sick building syndrome in the environment so as to identify possible solutions. The research area was Ihiagwa in Owerri, Imo State. The research was conducted using questionnaires to obtain information and analyzed using SPSS. Results show that poor building maintenance, inadequate ventilation of buildings and uninformed occupant activities are the major causes of SBS. Educating occupants on the effects and causes of SBS go a long way in reducing its dominance.