Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Parentheticals) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Capitalized interest	$ 2,012	$ 1,978
BRANDYWINE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Capitalized interest	$ 2,012	$ 1,978

The amount of cash paid during the current period for interest that is capitalized.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 230

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 2

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Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 230

-SubTopic 10

-Section 45

-Paragraph 25

-Subparagraph (e)

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