Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net income attributable to Piedmont	$ 19,096	$ 10,831	$ 69,105	$ 78,766
Other comprehensive income/(loss):
Effective portion of gain/(loss) on derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges (See Note 5)	(2,201)	(2,756)	19,659	(8,628)
Plus: Reclassification of previously recorded loss included in net income (See Note 5)	783	762	2,328	2,249
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	(1,418)	(1,994)	21,987	(6,379)
Comprehensive income attributable to Piedmont	$ 17,678	$ 8,837	$ 91,092	$ 72,387