This document summarizes Nathan Gauthier's lecture on sustainable design basics and the integrated design process. It introduces Nathan and the course topics, which include sustainability in Rwanda, integrated design processes, and subjects that will be covered. An example is provided about how switching from 10 to 6 air changes per hour at a building called Weld Hill saved $130,000 in first costs and $22,000 annually in energy costs. The draft ANSI standard for an integrated design process is discussed as an alternative to the traditional design process.