SBD-studio outlines seven core traits that guide their work: (1) being goal- and outcome-oriented to satisfy project requirements; (2) promoting collaboration with other disciplines; (3) contributing innovative, creative ideas; (4) integrating technical, scientific, and aesthetic dimensions into a unified whole; (5) understanding how technology interacts with people and materials; (6) providing resilient designs that minimize harm; and (7) designing landscapes that positively affect communities.