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A modular frame and structure system and method includes a framework and a cover coupled to the framework and configured to provide a desired structure. The framework includes a plurality of elongated frame members, and a plurality of coupling members for coupling the elongated frame members. One or

A modular frame and structure system and method includes a framework and a cover coupled to the framework and configured to provide a desired structure. The framework includes a plurality of elongated frame members, and a plurality of coupling members for coupling the elongated frame members. One or more of the coupling members includes a releasable connecting device having a connecting mode for connecting the coupling members to the frame members and form the framework, the releasable connecting device having a release mode for disconnecting the elongated frame members from the coupling members. The cover includes one or more interlocking wall panels configured to engage and be supported by the elongated frame members, and one or more interlocking roof panels configured to engage and be supported by the elongated frame members.

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1. A modular frame and structure system, comprising: a framework, comprising: a plurality of elongated frame members; anda plurality of coupling members for coupling the elongated frame members;wherein each of the plurality of coupling members are configured to be releasably interconnected to at lea

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A modular frame and structure system, comprising: a framework, comprising: a plurality of elongated frame members; anda plurality of coupling members for coupling the elongated frame members;wherein each of the plurality of coupling members are configured to be releasably interconnected to at least one of the plurality of elongate frame members with a releasable connecting device having a connecting mode for connecting the coupling members to the frame members and form the framework, the releasable connecting device having a release mode for disconnecting the elongated frame members from the coupling members;a cover coupled to the framework and configured to provide a desired structure, the cover comprising: one or more wall panels configured to engage and be supported by the elongated frame members;one or more roof panels configured to engage and be supported by the elongated frame members; andone or more floor panels forming a floor surface, the one or more floor panels comprising one or more upwardly extending flaps configured to couple to an inside surface of the interlocking wall panels, thereby providing a seal between the one or more floor panels and the one or more wall panels. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the coupling members comprise a first portion and a second portion that are connectable to one another by engaging the releasable connecting device in the connecting mode, and are separable from one another by disengaging the releasable connecting device in the release mode. 3. The system of claim 2, wherein the releasable connecting device comprises at least one of a threaded fastener and interlocking projections. 4. The system of claim 2, wherein the releasable connecting device comprises one or more removable sleeves that substantially surround at least a portion of the first and second portions of the coupling member. 5. The system of claim 1, further comprising one or more straps coupled to the wall panels and one or more straps coupled to the roof panels, the straps coupling the wall panels and roof panels to the elongated frame members. 6. The system of claim 1, wherein the wall panels comprise one or more windows having a first panel and a second panel, the first panel having a deployed position and a storage position and covering the second panel in the deployed position, the second panel having a mesh portion configured to allow air into the system. 7. The system of claim 6, wherein the first panel is configured to roll into the storage position generally above the second panel, the first panel being secured by one or more straps in the storage position. 8. The system of claim 1, wherein the roof panels are substantially transparent and configured to admit sunlight and prevent heat escape via convection. 9. The system of claim 2, wherein the first and second portions of the coupling members mate with one another to form one or more sockets configured to receive the elongated frame members, and further comprising one or more collars configured to surround and reinforce the sockets having the elongated frame members therein. 10. A modular frame and structure system, comprising: a framework comprising four interconnected side walls and an interconnected pitched roof, the framework comprised of: a plurality of elongated frame members; anda plurality of coupling members for coupling the elongated frame members together, the plurality of coupling members comprising 2-point connectors, 3-point corner connectors, 3-point T connectors, 3-point roof connectors and 4-point roof connectors;wherein the 3-point corner connectors, 3-point T connectors and a first set of 2-point connectors are coupled together with associated elongate frame members of the plurality of elongated frame members to form the four interconnected side walls; andwherein the 3-point roof connectors, 4-point roof connectors and a second set of 2-point connectors are coupled together with associated elongate frame members of the plurality of elongated frame members to form the pitched roof frame;a fabric cover comprising four side walls and a roof coupled to an exterior of and supported by the framework,a fabric floor forming a floor surface between the four side walls, the fabric floor comprising a plurality of upwardly extending flaps releasably coupled to an inside surface of the interlocking wall panels providing a seal between the fabric floor and the inside surface of the one or more wall panels. 11. The modular frame and structure system of claim 10, further comprising a plurality of lower flaps, each depending and laterally extending from a lower edge of a respective side wall. 12. The modular frame and structure system of claim 10, wherein the framework is disposed on an interior surface of the fabric cover so that the framework is exposed to an interior of the structure. 13. The modular frame and structure system of claim 10, wherein each of the 3-point corner connectors, 3-point T connectors, 3-point roof connectors and 4-point roof connectors comprise a strut extending between two connection points for supporting other structures relative thereto. 14. A shelter, comprising: a plurality of elongate frame members;a plurality of coupling members coupling the elongate frame members together, the plurality of coupling members and plurality of elongate frame members forming an interior frame structure having a plurality of side walls and a roof;a fabric cover comprising a plurality of interconnected side walls and a roof coupled to an exterior of the interior frame structure and supported by the interior frame structure;a plurality of lower flaps, each depending and laterally extending from a lower edge of each of the plurality of interconnected side walls; anda fabric floor forming a floor surface between the plurality of side walls, the fabric floor comprising a plurality of upwardly extending flaps releasably coupled to an inside surface of the plurality of interconnected side walls providing a seal between fabric floor and the inside surface of the one or more wall panels. 15. The shelter of claim 14, wherein the plurality of coupling members comprise 2-point connectors, 3-point corner connectors, 3-point T connectors, 3-point roof connectors and 4-point roof connectors. 16. The shelter of claim 15, wherein the 3-point corner connectors, 3-point T connectors and a first set of 2-point connectors are coupled together with associated elongate frame members of the plurality of elongated frame members to form the plurality of interconnected side walls. 17. The shelter of claim 16, wherein the 3-point roof connectors, 4-point roof connectors and a second set of 2-point connectors are coupled together with associated elongate frame members of the plurality of elongated frame members to form the roof. 18. The shelter of claim 15, wherein each of the 3-point corner connectors, 3-point T connectors, 3-point roof connectors and 4-point roof connectors comprise a strut extending between two connection points for supporting other structures relative thereto.