The modern era is witnessing a remarkable increase in interest in sustainable building techniques and innovative solutions to enhance the energy efficiency of buildings, in response to global environmental and economic challenges. In this context, sculpture emerges as a powerful design tool that can contribute to improving the energy efficiency of architectural facades, as sculpture goes beyond its traditional role in artistic expression to become part of technical solutions aimed at reducing energy consumption in buildings, by improving natural ventilation, reducing thermal absorption, and enhancing natural light direction. The research question is: How can sculpture become an effective design tool to improve the energy efficiency of architectural facades, and what are the most effective mechanisms and methods to achieve this goal?
The importance of the research is to shed light on how sculpture can be used as a design tool that combines aesthetics and functional efficiency in architectural facades, promote integration between architectural arts and environmental engineering to develop more sustainable solutions in building design, provide applied examples from modern architecture that can form guiding models for future sustainable designs, and provide a practical framework for applying sculpture techniques in improving the thermal and environmental performance of buildings. The research also aims to study the relationship between sculpture and energy efficiency in architectural facades, explore modern techniques and materials used in integrating sculpture with architectural design, and analyze the role of sculptural elements in improving the quality of the visual experience and human interaction with buildings.