NEW YORK, NY -- Tile of Spain will host "Material Matters -- Sustaining the Urban Environment with Natural Material" on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at The Times Center -- The Hall, located at 242 West 41st Street between 7th and 8th Ave. in New York City. The event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m.

Presentations will be given by Spanish architect Ángela García de Paredes and Beyer Blinder Belle architects Richard Southwick and Charles Kramer on the use of high-performance durable materials that add character to urban environments. The speakers will discuss the importance of using materials that reflect the context of local environments and offer sustainable solutions.