--- product_id: 452546721 title: "Engineering in Plain Sight: An Illustrated Field Guide to the Constructed Environment" price: "€ 59.93" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/452546721-engineering-in-plain-sight-an-illustrated-field-guide-to-constructed store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Colorful illustrations - Visual learning boost 74 in Engineering - Top niche rank 1,247 reviews - Trusted by thousands Engineering in Plain Sight: An Illustrated Field Guide to the Constructed Environment **Price:** € 59.93 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔍 See the world differently—engineering is everywhere! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Engineering in Plain Sight: An Illustrated Field Guide to the Constructed Environment - **How much does it cost?** € 59.93 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/452546721-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:** Vibrant, detailed illustrations make complex engineering simple - • **For Curious Minds:** Bridges the gap between engineering experts and enthusiasts - • **Proven Popularity:** 4.8-star rating from over 1,200 readers signals must-have status - • **Road Trip Essential:** Perfect companion to turn travel into an educational adventure - • **Unlock the Hidden World:** Transforms everyday infrastructure into fascinating discoveries ## Overview Engineering in Plain Sight is a visually rich field guide that demystifies the built environment for non-engineers. With colorful illustrations and accessible explanations, it reveals the design and function of infrastructure like bridges, railways, and electrical grids. Highly rated and popular among both students and curious readers, this book turns everyday surroundings into a source of wonder and knowledge. ## Description Engineering in Plain Sight extends the field guide genre from natural phenomena to human-made structures, making them approachable and understandable to non-engineers. It transforms readers' perspectives of the built environment, converting the act of looking at infrastructure from a mundane inevitability into an everyday diversion and joy. Each section of this accessible, informative book features colorful illustrations revealing the fascinating details of how the human-made world works. An ideal road trip companion, this book offers a fresh perspective on the parts of the environment that often blend into the background. Readers will learn to identify characteristics of the electrical grid, roadways, railways, bridges, tunnels, waterways, and more. Engineering in Plain Sight inspires curiosity, interest, and engagement in how the infrastructure around us is designed and constructed. Review: For young budding engineers - Nice quality book. Near identical content to authors youtube channel. Review: It's like "How it's made" but for infrastructure! - As a civil engineering student, this is a really interesting read. However, if you're just a person who likes to know how the built environment works, this book is sure to peak your interest nonetheless. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 34,299 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 74 in Engineering (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,247 Reviews | ## Images ![Engineering in Plain Sight: An Illustrated Field Guide to the Constructed Environment - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Xq1HHW3rL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For young budding engineers *by M***L on 28 December 2025* Nice quality book. Near identical content to authors youtube channel. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's like "How it's made" but for infrastructure! *by N***. on 11 July 2025* As a civil engineering student, this is a really interesting read. However, if you're just a person who likes to know how the built environment works, this book is sure to peak your interest nonetheless. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent accessible book on how our world works *by E***N on 1 June 2026* Great book, bits of it our (unsurprisingly) US centric but enjoyed reading it with our daughter. Very well explained and covers a lot of ground. Compliments the youtube channel well but is also an excellent standalone publication. ## Frequently Bought Together - Engineering in Plain Sight: An Illustrated Field Guide to the Constructed Environment - Open Circuits: The Inner Beauty of Electronic Components (Packaging may vary) - The 99% Invisible City: A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/452546721-engineering-in-plain-sight-an-illustrated-field-guide-to-constructed](https://www.desertcart.be/products/452546721-engineering-in-plain-sight-an-illustrated-field-guide-to-constructed) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-07-17*