Award-Winning Net-Zero Smart Home

Fairway’s Edge, an award-winning home built by Urban NW Homes in Camas, Wash., sets a new standard for green building and healthy-living. The project is a blend of durability, smart technology and state-of-the-art design. 

“Sustainability isn’t a trend for us; it’s a responsibility,” said Urban NW Homes Owner Jerud Martin. “[Fairway’s Edge] is a home that is energy-smart, healthy, resilient and thoughtfully designed for long-term living.” 

Urban NW Homes was named Builder of the Year for 2025 by the Builder’s Industry Association (BIA) of Clark County. Last year marked their back-to-back BIA recognition, further attesting that elegant sustainable homes are successful in building markets. The project was part of the annual GRO Parade of Homes in Clark County, Wash., put on by the BIA. The event has 18 categories of industry and people’s choice awards. Fairway’s Edge was the first project to win every award, speaking to the builder’s excellence in design. 

Cutting-edge Tech meets Energy Efficiency 

Every detail of the 5,400 square foot home is both sustainable and high-tech, enhancing long-term performance, indoor comfort and environmental responsibility. The home is certified with the National Green Building Standard, holding Universal, Wellness and Net-Zero Energy badges, as well as having a Home Energy Rating System index below 10. 

The home is designed to reach net zero energy levels. Its total energy consumption is offset by a 40-panel solar array producing approximately 16 kW, reducing grid reliance.  Advanced framing techniques and tight building envelope result in low air-leakage scores, prioritizing indoor air quality and above-code insulation. The heat pump system is paired with heat-recovery ventilators, delivering fresh air while retaining energy and maintaining balanced humidity. The bi-directional car charger is another elevated step to the home’s sustainability, allowing an electric vehicle to power the home during power outages. 

Geofencing technology connects the home to the client’s smartphone, recognizing their arrival and automatically cuing select lights and music based on preference. The smart lighting is programmable to match the client’s ever changing mood throughout the day, incorporating wellness to luxury living. 

Diving into Design 

With a tight eight-month build timeline, the team had to work through intense weather conditions, requiring careful scheduling and diligent quality-maintenance strategies against the snow, ice and heavy rain. The clients lived 2,300 miles away from the job site, adding an additional level of complexity for both timeline and communication. The entire design relied heavily on frequent and concise communication, detailed planning and a high level of trust between the client and Urban NW Homes’ team. 

With the lot located next to the ninth hole of Camas Meadows Golf Course, the home is designed to capture long views and natural light. Clean lines, contemporary massing and thoughtful articulation give the project a bold, yet refined presence adjacent to the course. 

The home’s design needed to balance scale and privacy while preserving expansive outdoor views. The large NanaWall required precise integration of structural steel and wood to support the opening without compromising aesthetics or performance. The result is a visually striking testament to the builder’s blend of architectural integrity with beauty. 

The builder accounted for mobility challenges within the design, adding wider doorways and hallways, curbless showers in the bathrooms, as well as a roll-in vanity. Urban NW Homes also collaborated with interior designer Jenna Kauzlaric to craft a cohesive, modern and organic aesthetic inside the home. The vertical design of the home, with vaulted ceilings and expansive glazing, enhance the home’s scale and reinforce visual continuity throughout the three stories. The home is decorated with white oak cabinetry, wooden beams and slab surfaces. Milkwork feature walls accent the floating staircase, creating a sculptural focal point and adding a layer of modern sophistication to the project. 

A Construction Commitment 

“Building sustainably means considering the full lifecycle of a home,” said Martin. “How it performs, how it ages, how much it costs to operate and the impact on the client living inside. Our commitment to third-party testing and verification ensures that what we promise actually performs in the real world.” 

Martin’s childhood revolved around construction as the oldest son of a general contractor. That early exposure shaped not only his appreciation for building, but his approach for seeking eco-friendly practices and solutions in homes. He founded Urban NW Homes in 2008 with that same approach. 

Martin plans to expand building into the Washington and Oregon coasts. He referred to 2026 as an opportunity to blend Northwest contemporary architecture with smart design, elevated craftsmanship and truly personalized living experiences for clients.

By Taylor Moore. She is an editorial assistant at Green Home Builder and can be reached at taylor@builder.media. 

This is featured in the Jan./Feb. issue of Green Home Builder, read the print version.