Sick building syndrome: The effects of animal and plant-based adhesive in wood furniture

Sick building syndrome (SBS) is a condition that afflicts occupants of building, typically workplace, and linked to time spent in the building(Thach et al., 2019). The precise cause for SBS still unknown. However, there are few possibilities believed be such as poor ventilation, bad lighting design, presence mold, fungus formaldehydes which usually found wood furniture. This research paper focuses on furniture factor SBS. Certain material finishes used production harmful users it has potential emit chemical substances from composite products(Jeon 2011) could affect indoor air quality. Furniture may not sound harmful, but if processes were observed detail, we can see animal exploitations along progress. Adhesives join have derived animals. objective this study component an animal-based adhesive plant-based commonly lobby or lounge area (sofa, coffee table, etc.). With components identified, how contributes Building Syndrome adhesives will better option production. also aims compare terms quality cost. uses qualitative method look at past first-hand observations, interviews, data, etc. outcome by end achieve all objectives suggest whether least effect beneficial companies finding alternative safer greener choice guideline help improve reduce risk