When assembled to a building support structure to form a
curtain wall system of adjoining panels, a preferred embodiment of the enhanced airloop wall
system as shown in FIG. 2 comprises panel frame segments (e.g., upper frame segment) that, when assembled, form interconnected inner and outer airloop segments (e.g.,
inner loop segment) that separate and improve water seal and air seal functions and improve sealing performance, a circuitous path (e.g., "A") at an enlarged air opening into an airloop to pressure equalize and limit
water entry into the airloop, a two point
fastener support of each panel
assembly to allow interfloor deflections under seismic or other loads without excessive loads on the panel
assembly, a structural hook-like protrusion for resisting building outward loads on panels separate from fasteners, a splitter in a drainage cavity in the outer airloop that creates a dual drainage path and a surface upon which droplets can collect. In addition, one or more panel frames are partially composed of thermal breaks to increase the resistance to
heat transfer between the building interior and the exterior environment E, and clip-on panel frame elements allow easier panel
assembly installation and replacement.