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# Ranked #61 in Civil & Environmental Engineering 224 pages of vivid engineering insights Hardcover durability for field use Engineering in Plain Sight: An Illustrated Field Guide to the Constructed Environment

**Price:** 1048 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏗️ Unlock the secrets of the built world—engineer your curiosity!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Engineering in Plain Sight: An Illustrated Field Guide to the Constructed Environment
- **How much does it cost?** 1048 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/450523574-engineering-in-plain-sight-an-illustrated-field-guide-to-constructed)

## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Visual Mastery:** Stunning, clear illustrations that decode complex structures at a glance
- • **Field-Ready Format:** Hardcover binding built to withstand on-site referencing
- • **Accessible Expertise:** Written for non-engineers yet rich with professional-grade knowledge
- • **Top-Ranked Authority:** Trusted by thousands, boasting a 4.8-star rating from 1,168 reviews
- • **Cross-Disciplinary Appeal:** Bridges architecture, civil engineering, and home improvement seamlessly

## Overview

Engineering in Plain Sight is a 224-page hardcover field guide by Grady Hillhouse, featuring beautifully illustrated, accessible explanations of structural engineering concepts. Highly rated and ranked in top engineering and architecture categories, it’s the perfect companion for professionals and curious minds eager to decode the constructed environment.

## Description

Engineering in Plain Sight is a beautifully illustrated field guide with accessible explanations to nearly every part of the constructed world around us. Author Grady Hillhouse is th

Review: Must for Non Engineers - Must for Non Engineers
Review: 秀逸なイラスト - わかりやすいイラストです

## Features

- Author: Hillhouse, Grady
- Language: english
- Binding Type: hardcover
- Genre: Structural engineering
- Number of pages: 224

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #28,660 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #61 in Building Architecture #61 in Civil & Environmental Engineering #79 in How-to & Home Improvements |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,168 Reviews |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must for Non Engineers
*by N***V on 19 September 2025*

Must for Non Engineers

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 秀逸なイラスト
*by 早***康 on 14 May 2025*

わかりやすいイラストです

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interessante Einblicke, schön bebildert, teils etwas US zentrisch
*by M***G on 15 January 2025*

Interessante Einblicke und gute Erklärung zu unterschiedlichen Ingineursthemen. Das Buch ist natürlich wg. dem US Autor auch stark eingefärbt damit wie Dinge dort gebaut werden. Vieles ist zwar global allgemeingültig, im spezfiischen (etwa Stromversorgung von Stadtvierteln) aber dann doch schon unterschiedlich. Für den grundsätzlichen zusammenhang aber irrelevant und die Bebilderung ist sehr schön gemacht.

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*Last updated: 2026-09-17*