The Cambridge Architectural Solar systems used on McGowan Academic Center are an example of how metal fabric can be used to provide shading for an atrium area in a classroom building at a community college near Washington, DC. The building design provided for an atrium area integrated with an exterior ventilated façade, in the center of the building that faced directly east in the morning hours. Not only was the glare a problem, the heat load given by the sun in the early morning hours increased the amount of air conditioning required to control this space. A Cambridge Solar system was installed as a metal Sunshade for this area, reducing the daytime glare and the amount of air conditioning required to cool the space in the summer months. Typical metal sunshade products could not be used for this application as visibility was crucial. They simply didn't offer enough open area. Because of the look and feel of the building, commercial awnings were not an option.