HGTV Green Home Lands LEED Platinum Certification

In its fourth year running, <a href="http://blog.hgtv.com/greenhome/" target="_blank">HGTV</a> is giving away a dream green home to one lucky winner. This time the eco home has been built in the Stapleton infill redevelopment in Denver, CO, which is a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Urbanism">New Urbanist</a>, walkable community featuring Energy Star certified homes. HGTV bumps up the local green cred even further with their 3-bedroom home, which recently landed <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/leed">LEED</a> Platinum certification just in time for their giveaway contest which starts April 15th.

Valued at around $700,000 (including furnishings), the home is part of HGTV's annual giveway.

They will also be given a 2011 GMC® Terrain® and $100,000.

In case you're looking for a home in the Denver area, or are thinking of moving, this could be your big chance!

The three bedroom, two bathroom home was designed by Michael Woodley, AIA, Woodley Architectural Group, Inc., and built by Infinity Home Collection.

Green materials and eco furnishings abound in the interior, including some interesting pieces like a chair made out of a old radiator and metal piping.

The 2,400 sq ft home also inlcudes no VOC paint by Sherwin Williams Harmony, Shaw Epic 100% recycled wood-fiber floors, beetle kill wood doors, and an iPad-controlled Control4 system for monitoring and controlling lights, security, and other elements of the home.

A 5 kW solar system mounted on the roof is expected to generate about 75% of the homes energy.

Landscaping consists of 'synthetic grass' that is permeable, recyclable and intended to reduce water usage. Although the grass is fake, on the plus side you never have to water it.

The yard is landscaped with drought-tolerant plants and shrubs and is drip irrigated.

The upstairs of the 2-story home hosts a loft living room.

The 'Boy's Room'.

The 'Girl's Room'.

The giveaway starts April 14th at 9 am ET and the home will be awarded to a randomly selected entry. Good luck, and hopefully you like the color combination of yellow and gray.