Abstract: A lightweight modular shelter, and method for assembling a shelter. The shelter includes first and second panels and first and second panel connectors. The panel connectors have a panel edge channel operatively connected to sides of the first and second panels, and have a connector plug and a connector socket. The connector plug of the first panel connector is inserted into the connector socket of the second panel connector, such that the first panel and the second panel are operatively connected. The shelter may also include a bottom track, where the first panel, the second panel, the first panel connector, and the second panel connector are mated to the bottom track. Methods include attaching the panels and connectors, along with corner connectors, to the bottom track to form a freestanding structure. Roof panels and connectors and gable panels and connectors may be attached thereto.

Abstract: A skeletal structure and method of assembly are provided. The skeletal structure includes one or more vertical columns, one or more upper tracks operatively attachable to the vertical columns, and one or more base tracks operatively attachable to the vertical columns. Upper brackets are attached to the upper tracks, such that the upper brackets attach the upper tracks to the vertical columns. Base brackets are attached to the base tracks, such that the base brackets attach the base tracks to the vertical columns. The skeletal structure is freestanding upon attachment of the upper tracks and the base tracks to the vertical columns.