Matt’s Place 2.0

Matt’s Place 2.0 (MP 2.0) is a prefabricated, modular, mass timber, single-family home prototype, designed to meet the unique needs of patients and families navigating the challenges of an Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis. 

Individuals with ALS experience difficulty with mobility, communication, and performing daily tasks. Miller Hull donated its services to design and deliver MP 2.0 to further the Matt’s Place Foundation’s mission of maintaining dignity for ALS sufferers through technology and housing. 

MP 2.0 features a main-floor suite for patients and two upstairs bedrooms and a bathroom for family members or caretakers. This separation of zones allows the patient to stay with their family while ensuring their own dignity. All lower-level areas can comfortably fit the various wheelchairs a patient uses as the disease progresses. 

The house is configured in an L-shape, creating a weather-protected carport and entry for patients to transition from vehicle to wheelchair comfortably. An outdoor deck runs adjacent to the main living level, and there is a garden for residents to spend time outside. The property is also equipped with smart technology tailored for those living with ALS, including home control systems that can be operated solely by the occupant’s eye movements.