Aseel Honein
Education & Diplomas
Currently enrolled in Micro Masters in AI for Sustainable Architecture
Certificates
Energy Healing, Fashion Design, TOT in Entrepreneurship
Previous Professions
Founder of Indigo Kousba since 2019, Parallel Studio since 2015 and Architecture in a box since 2022- Current Lecturer at the Lebanese University - Architecture Department, Lecturer previously at LAU - School of Architecture and Azm University - School of Business
Honorary Office & Memberships
Member of the Lebanese Order of Engineers in Tripoli since 2006 and Member of the Lebanese Private Sector Network since 2023
Field(s) of Expertise
Architecture
Development
Real Estate
Product Design
Entrepreneurship
Education
Publications
Articles and papers on architecture, education and social innovation
Education
Master's Degree - Sustainable Emergency Architecture | Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Exhibitions, Lectures & Performances
Delivered 100s of lectures at universities, cultural institutions, and international events and participated in many local and international exhibitions
Collaborations & Partnerships
Partnerships with local and international schools, NGOs, and cultural institutions to deliver educational and community programs
Inventions & Patents
Creator of proprietary educational kits for architecture learning
Fellowships
TechWomen 2013 - Bush Institute Emerging Leader 2018-19
Distinctions
Bachelor in Architecture LAU 2005 with Honors
Awards
Deloitte Rising Star and Women Leadership 2024, L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth 2025,
Creative Business Cup Winner – Lebanon 2021 UNDP We lead award for social entrepreneurship - 2022
Competences & Skills
Social entrepreneurship
Community-centered design
Educational program development
Architectural design & adaptive reuse
Creativity and innovation
Community Involvement
Her work centers on using architecture and design as vehicles for social impact in Lebanon. Through Indigo Kousba, she helps revive rural life, heritage, and local economies by transforming abandoned buildings into community-focused cultural and learning spaces. With Architecture in a Box, she creates accessible educational tools that introduce children and youth to architecture, creativity, and spatial awareness, regardless of background. Parallel Studio extends this mission by championing sustainable, human-centered design solutions. Together, these initiatives support women, youth, and rural communities, promoting cultural preservation, creative education, and long-term social innovation.