Engineering in Plain Sight: An Illustrated Field Guide to the Constructed Environment is a 2022 non-fiction book by civil engineer Grady Hillhouse, published by No Starch Press.
Content The book is organized into eight functional chapters, using detailed illustrations to catalog various types of civil infrastructure:
Chapter 1. Electrical Grid Chapter 2. Communications Chapter 3. Roadways Chapter 4. Bridges and Tunnels Chapter 5. Railways Chapter 6. Dams, Levees, and Coastal structures Chapter 7. Municipal Water and Wastewater Chapter 8. Construction
Reception The book received favorable reviews in Library Journal and Design World. It was also featured in the Purdue University INSPIRE Research Institute's Engineering Gift Guide, where it was described as an "invaluable tool for engineering design learning".
In 2024, Bill Gates included the book on his "Holiday Books" list.
References
External links at No Starch Press Practical Engineering on YouTube