David Wheeldon . Articles Building and architecture winners in Australian International Design Awards 2011 A water-efficient shower by Caroma was announced last week as winner in the Housing and Building category in the Australian International Design Awards. Building companies and products win 2011 Australian Business Awards Companies in Australia's building and construction industrry have been named among the country's most progressive businesses in the 2011 Australian Business Awards. Chance to comment on mandatory disclosure of residential building performance Public meetings are set to be held across the country on options for the mandatory disclosure of residential building energy, water and greenhouse performance. Australia takes 10 International Architecture Awards Australian architecture has been strongly represented in the 2011 International Architecture Awards, one of the world's most prestigious awards programs. Chance to have say on proposed mandatory residential energy certification Public consultations will be held across the country on the next stage of plans for the mandatory disclosure of residential building energy, water and greenhouse performance. Big early reponse in competition to redesign Canberra Almost 500 groups and individuals have registered their interest in the ACT's Capithetical competition, to re-imagine and design Australia's capital.