Karol Argasiński | Architekturinstitut der Hochschule Mainz

Cooperative doctorate at the Warsaw University of Technology

Holzstr. 36 55116 Mainz

Karol Argasiński, a Warsaw University of Technology (WUT) Master’s graduate and PhD candidate and academic lecturer, is advancing his expertise in architectural heritage at Nikolai Copernicus University. He founded BIMfaktoria, combining his passion for monument preservation with cutting-edge digital tools. The company, evolving from laser scanning historic structures to providing OpenBIM-compliant services, is now a key player in digital heritage preservation, recognized as a Master Value Added Reseller for PointCab GmbH.

Argasiński extends his influence to academia, teaching BIM Implementation at ZIGURAT Global Institute of Technology and co-editing the Polish BIM Dictionary. His credentials as a Graphisoft Certified BIM Manager, Certified Archicad Professional and Poland’s first buildingSMART Certified Professional highlight his dedication to promoting OpenBIM in the AECO industry. As an active member of the buildingSMART Polish Chapter, he advocates for industry standards in building information modeling in Education Domain.

Currently, Argasiński is a research assistant at AI Hochschule Mainz, focusing on the intersection of architectural heritage preservation and digital transformation. His work exemplifies the fusion of traditional preservation methods with modern technology, showcasing his commitment to safeguarding cultural heritage while embracing innovation in the architectural field.

PhD Dissertation: OpenBIM-based Standardization in Documentation, Intervention and Preservation of the Heritage BIM Assets.

Arbeitsschwerpunkte

Laser Scanning/SLAM/Photogrammetry survey
Documentation standards and data modeling
Classification systems for Heritage BIM
Digital building research and preservation of monuments
3D digital modeling and visualization
Digital 3D reconstruction of monuments

Curriculum Vitae

Seit 2021

Virtual modeling of architectural heritage an der Warsaw University of Technology Faculty of Architecture

Seit 2019

Specializing in the topic of BIM implementation and deployment in the AEC(O) construction sector at ZIGURAT Global Institute of Technology Academic Lecturer; Discussing standardization of CDE platforms

2018 – 2021

Master’s Degree: Reimagining conservation and management methods of built heritage with HBIM, based on restoration processes of park establishment In Tryńcza at Warsaw University of Technology Faculty of Architecture

Seit 2019

Provides HBIM/BIM outsourcing and creating a branch of PointCab GmbH as a Master Reseller in Poland (BIMfaktoria, CEO)

2017 – 2021

BIM Manager: Developing BIM standard for the project of the Main Office of Measures Campus in Kielce and performing the role during the design phase.

Seit 2017

Graduate studies in historical studies and historic preservation at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun

2013 – 2017

Adaptation of the historic Kraków Marcin Peterseim factory complex for business and cultural purposes (Krakow AcademyAndrzej Frycz-Modrzewski)

Gremien und Mitgliedschaften

Laser Scanning/SLAM/Photogrammetry survey
Member of Heritage4BIM, UK
Member of buildingSMART polish chapter
Member of BIMee Community and BIM Dictionary

Publikationen

April 2019

Speech and paper at the IX Young Scientists conference. Publication ISBN (P.1) 978 – 83-66139 – 83‑1

April 2019

Laser scanning of the Golesz castle in Krajowice in the light of archaeological research and conservation and restoration works carried out in the years 2010 – 2019. Materials and Reports of the Rzeszów Archeological Center, Volume 41, Rzeszów 2020, s. 127 – 158, DOI: 10.15584 misroa.2020.41.9

July 2020

BIM – an essential technology in the current architectural design life cycle. Materiały Budowlane, ISSN 0137 – 2971, e‑ISSN 2449 – 951X, 7/2020, page 55 – 56

May 2021

Presentation at Computational Civil Engineering CCE2021 conference, TU of Iasi, Romania

February 2021

HBIM in practice. Materiały Budowlane, ISSN 0137 – 2971, e‑ISSN 2449 – 951X, 1/2021, page 49 – 50

December 2021

Architectural Heritage Virtual Models in Conservation Practice. Wiadomości Konserwatorskie, ISSN 0860 – 2395, e‑ISSN 2544 – 8870, 68s/2021, co-authors: Krzysztof Koszewski, Jakub Franczuk, page 17 – 25

May 2022

Presentation: Laser scanning as a method of passing on a non-exxistent architectural heritage to the next generations, Conservation of Architectural Heritage (CAH) – 6th Edition

August 2022

Laser scanning as a source of information in the analysis of the facades of heritage at risk – the mansion in Kliczewo Male. Materiały Budowlane, ISSN 0137 – 2971, e‑ISSN 2449 – 951X, page 75 – 77

November 2022

HBIM Process Standardization. Accurate data integration and classification guidelines for preservation of cultural heritage and architectural intervention. URL: https://chnt.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Argasinski-Kuroczynski_Longabstract_CHNT27_2022-11-091.pdf

June 2023

PRESERVATION THROUGH DIGITIZATION - STANDARDIZATION IN DOCUMENTATION OF BUILD CULTURAL HERITAGE USING CAPTURING REALITY TECHNIQUES AND HERITAGE/HISTORIC BIM METHODOLOGY Link: https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLVIII-M-2-2023-87-2023