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Luxury Home Builder in White Bear Lake

Sustainable 9 Design + Build is a custom home builder and remodeler specializing in energy-efficient, high-performance homes in White Bear Lake. Each project is elevated through thoughtful touches, sharpened by quality finishes, and artfully crafted by our talented team.

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Bald Eagle Lake Residence

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Gateway Park Residence

About The City of White Bear Lake

Nestled just 20 minutes north of the Twin Cities, White Bear Lake offers a delightful blend of small-town charm and vibrant community life. Whether you're a local looking for a weekend getaway or a visitor seeking a peaceful retreat, this picturesque city has something for everyone.​

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Education

White Bear Lake is served by ISD 624, offering diverse educational options for students from early childhood through adulthood.

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Attractions

At the heart of White Bear Lake lies its namesake—a sprawling, crystal-clear lake perfect for boating, fishing, and swimming.

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Dining

White Bear Lake offers a diverse food scene with spots like Cabin 61 for American fare, Brickhouse for Italian, and The Women Collective for unique apparel.

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Shopping

Explore 4th Street in downtown White Bear Lake for boutiques, galleries, and shops like The Women Collective and GoodThings with unique gifts and apparel.

We Can Handle Any Project

We’ll help you build a new home from the ground up, renovate an existing home, or light up a room with chic interior design–all with the same reliable expertise.

What We Do
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Custom Homes

Collaborate with our expert team to craft your perfect home from the ground up.

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Multifamily

Partner with us for your next multi-family development.

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Pre-Designed Homes

To complement our full custom business, Sustainable 9 has developed a set of floor plans and exteriors that are architecturally driven and sustainably focused. By starting with a template, these Pre-Designed Homes are more affordable and faster to design and build.

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Renovations

Every home needs to be updated at some point–let us help you modernize.

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Real Estate

Our sister company, Harker + Woods Realty, is available to help you buy or sell your property. Explore their listings.

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Interior Design

Light up your space with chic design that makes your house feel like home.

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Premier Home Builder + Remodeler in White Bear Lake

With over 20 years of experience, we design and build custom homes and remodels across the Twin Cities — from Saint Paul to Edina, Minnetonka, Shakopee, Wayzata, and Prior Lake. Our dedicated team of artisans, skilled engineers, and creative architects is passionate about bringing innovative, beautifully crafted homes to life.

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The Sustainable 9 design + build process is very collaborative. The initial assessment and intake process ensures that the dream home that lives in your head can find its way onto architectural renderings. Their partners (vendors, suppliers, architects, and sub-contractors) are professional and best in class, which helps to avoid common building pain points. Lastly, their project management and design team are engaged, helpful, and wonderful to work with.

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