Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Hines Avalon LLC) (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
HICO Avalon LLC [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Funding percentage of joint venture (excluding land)	75.00%
Equity Method Investments Summarized Financial Information Cash	$ 5
Future Ownership Percentage of Partner in Joint Venture	90.00%
CL Realty, L.L.C. [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investments Summarized Financial Information Cash	$ 326
Hines [Member] | HICO Avalon LLC [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Funding percentage of joint venture (excluding land)	25.00%
Future Ownership Percentage of Partner in Joint Venture	10.00%