Highland Bridge Development was built on the former Ford plant site in St. Paul, Minnesota. It is designed as a sustainable, walkable urban neighborhood featuring a geothermal district energy system, miles of trails, restored natural habitats, parks, and clean energy infrastructure. It is widely regarded as a model for green community development in the Twin Cities metro area.
Sustainable 9 Design+Build is a luxury custom home builder based in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. The company specializes in high-performance, energy-efficient homes that combine modern architecture with eco-conscious materials and construction methods. Their work spans new construction and design+build projects across the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
Home #12 on the 2025 Artisan Home Tour is the Montreal Residence, designed and built by Sustainable 9 Design+Build at Highland Bridge in St. Paul, MN. It is one of the first luxury homes completed in the Highland Bridge development and serves as a featured showcase of sustainable, high-performance homebuilding.
Sustainability Features of the Montreal Avenue Residence
The Montreal Residence reflects Sustainable 9's modern design aesthetic: clean lines, neutral palette, large windows, and a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. Specific design features include:
Highland Bridge represents a sustainable approach to urban development in Minnesota. It combines clean energy infrastructure (geothermal district system), walkability, green space, and restored natural habitat within a cohesive neighborhood. For homebuilders like Sustainable 9, it provides an ideal environment to demonstrate that luxury homes and sustainability are not in conflict. Ready to start build?
Sustainable 9 is best suited for buyers and homeowners in the Saint Paul and greater Twin Cities area who are looking for a custom home builder that prioritizes energy efficiency, high-performance construction, modern design, and environmental responsibility. They offer a design+build model that guides clients from concept through construction.
If you're looking to build a high-performance, sustainable custom home in St. Paul or the greater Twin Cities area, Sustainable 9 is currently working in the Highland Bridge neighborhood and accepting new clients. Whether you're drawn to the community's clean energy infrastructure, the walkable urban lifestyle, or simply want a home built to last – Sustainable 9 brings the design expertise, material knowledge, and sustainability commitment to make it happen.
