Physical Climate Risks
Where the applicable criteria invoke Appendix A, its indicative, non-exhaustive list of 28 physical climate hazards is a minimum to consider in the CRVA. For buildings, both chronic and acute risks may be material.
Chronic Hazards
Long-term shifts in climate patterns that gradually affect building performance and resilience.
Acute Hazards
Event-driven extreme weather risks that can cause immediate damage.
Heat stress in urban areas
Urban areas can amplify heat-related hazards through the heat island effect. Where local heat risk is material and site-level detail is proportionate, microclimate evidence may help support the assessment.