noun
sick building; building that makes occupants ill
Refers to a building where poor air quality, chemicals, or mold cause health problems for people inside. Often used in the context of 'sick building syndrome' (シックハウス症候群).
from English sick house
See also: シックハウス症候群
新築のマンションがシックハウスだったため、入居後に体調を崩した。
The newly built apartment was a sick building, so I became unwell after moving in.
We measured the chemical substances that cause sick building syndrome.