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Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 $ 655,934us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances      
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 625,594us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand      
Buildings and Improvements 3,362,277us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements      
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 643,257us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements      
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 673,838us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand      
Buildings and Improvements 3,957,290us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements      
Total 4,631,128us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 4,669,289us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 4,726,169us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue 4,793,080us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 1,078,996us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation 983,808us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation 954,665us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation 865,710us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
400 Berwyn Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A400BerwynParkMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,657us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A400BerwynParkMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,462us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A400BerwynParkMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 14,011us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A400BerwynParkMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,657us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A400BerwynParkMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 18,473us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A400BerwynParkMember
     
Total 21,130us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A400BerwynParkMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 6,255us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A400BerwynParkMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
300 Berwyn Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A300BerwynParkMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,206us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A300BerwynParkMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 13,422us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A300BerwynParkMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 3,800us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A300BerwynParkMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,206us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A300BerwynParkMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 17,222us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A300BerwynParkMember
     
Total 19,428us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A300BerwynParkMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 8,280us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A300BerwynParkMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
1050 Westlakes Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1050WestlakesDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,611us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1050WestlakesDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,445us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1050WestlakesDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 5,047us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1050WestlakesDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,611us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1050WestlakesDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 15,492us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1050WestlakesDriveMember
     
Total 18,103us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1050WestlakesDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 7,984us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1050WestlakesDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
1200 Swedesford Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1200SwedesfordRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,595us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1200SwedesfordRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 11,809us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1200SwedesfordRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 3,534us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1200SwedesfordRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,595us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1200SwedesfordRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 15,343us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1200SwedesfordRoadMember
     
Total 17,938us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1200SwedesfordRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 6,457us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1200SwedesfordRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
200 Berwyn Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200BerwynParkMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,533us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200BerwynParkMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 9,460us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200BerwynParkMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 2,466us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200BerwynParkMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,533us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200BerwynParkMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 11,926us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200BerwynParkMember
     
Total 13,459us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200BerwynParkMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 5,751us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200BerwynParkMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
1180 Swedesford Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1180SwedesfordRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,086us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1180SwedesfordRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,342us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1180SwedesfordRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 2,979us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1180SwedesfordRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,086us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1180SwedesfordRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 11,321us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1180SwedesfordRoadMember
     
Total 13,407us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1180SwedesfordRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 3,441us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1180SwedesfordRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
100 Berwyn Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100BerwynParkMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,180us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100BerwynParkMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,290us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100BerwynParkMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 2,228us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100BerwynParkMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,180us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100BerwynParkMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 9,518us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100BerwynParkMember
     
Total 10,698us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100BerwynParkMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 4,661us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100BerwynParkMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
1160 Swedesford Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1160SwedesfordRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,781us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1160SwedesfordRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,124us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1160SwedesfordRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 4,255us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1160SwedesfordRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,045us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1160SwedesfordRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 11,115us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1160SwedesfordRoadMember
     
Total 13,160us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1160SwedesfordRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 2,961us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1160SwedesfordRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
1100 Cassett Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1100CassettRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,695us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1100CassettRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,779us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1100CassettRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,269us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1100CassettRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,695us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1100CassettRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,048us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1100CassettRoadMember
     
Total 9,743us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1100CassettRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 2,561us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1100CassettRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
980 Harvest Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A980HarvestDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,079us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A980HarvestDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,315us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A980HarvestDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 736us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A980HarvestDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,079us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A980HarvestDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 9,051us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A980HarvestDriveMember
     
Total 11,130us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A980HarvestDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 2,935us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A980HarvestDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
910 Harvest Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A910HarvestDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,224us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A910HarvestDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,645us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A910HarvestDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition (730)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A910HarvestDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,224us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A910HarvestDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,915us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A910HarvestDriveMember
     
Total 9,139us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A910HarvestDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 4,394us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A910HarvestDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
925 Harvest Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A925HarvestDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,671us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A925HarvestDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,606us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A925HarvestDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 993us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A925HarvestDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,671us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A925HarvestDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,599us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A925HarvestDriveMember
     
Total 9,270us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A925HarvestDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 3,480us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A925HarvestDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
920 Harvest Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A920HarvestDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,209us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A920HarvestDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,595us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A920HarvestDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition (684)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A920HarvestDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,209us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A920HarvestDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,911us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A920HarvestDriveMember
     
Total 7,120us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A920HarvestDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 3,134us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A920HarvestDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
Six Tower Bridge [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_SixTowerBridgeMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 6,927us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_SixTowerBridgeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 14,722us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_SixTowerBridgeMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 786us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_SixTowerBridgeMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 6,927us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_SixTowerBridgeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 15,508us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_SixTowerBridgeMember
     
Total 22,435us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_SixTowerBridgeMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 698us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_SixTowerBridgeMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
426 Lancaster Avenue [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A426LancasterAvenueMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,689us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A426LancasterAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,756us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A426LancasterAvenueMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 376us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A426LancasterAvenueMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,689us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A426LancasterAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,132us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A426LancasterAvenueMember
     
Total 8,821us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A426LancasterAvenueMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 3,431us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A426LancasterAvenueMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
52 Swedesford Square [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A52SwedesfordSquareMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 4,241us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A52SwedesfordSquareMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 16,579us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A52SwedesfordSquareMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 3,262us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A52SwedesfordSquareMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 4,241us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A52SwedesfordSquareMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 19,841us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A52SwedesfordSquareMember
     
Total 24,082us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A52SwedesfordSquareMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 8,392us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A52SwedesfordSquareMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
One Progress Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneProgressDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,399us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneProgressDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,629us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneProgressDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 5,202us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneProgressDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,399us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneProgressDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,831us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneProgressDriveMember
     
Total 12,230us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneProgressDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 4,457us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneProgressDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
500 Enterprise Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A500EnterpriseDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,303us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A500EnterpriseDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,188us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A500EnterpriseDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 3,743us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A500EnterpriseDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,303us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A500EnterpriseDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,931us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A500EnterpriseDriveMember
     
Total 10,234us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A500EnterpriseDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 4,098us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A500EnterpriseDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
640 Freedom Business Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A640FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 4,222us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A640FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 16,891us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A640FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 4,686us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A640FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 4,222us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A640FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 21,577us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A640FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Total 25,799us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A640FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 9,535us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A640FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
555 Croton Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A555CrotonRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 4,486us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A555CrotonRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 17,943us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A555CrotonRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,412us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A555CrotonRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 4,486us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A555CrotonRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 19,355us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A555CrotonRoadMember
     
Total 23,841us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A555CrotonRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 6,779us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A555CrotonRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
630 Allendale Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A630AllendaleRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,836us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A630AllendaleRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,028us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A630AllendaleRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 12,484us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A630AllendaleRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,898us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A630AllendaleRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 16,450us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A630AllendaleRoadMember
     
Total 19,348us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A630AllendaleRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 5,778us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A630AllendaleRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
620 Freedom Business Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A620FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,770us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A620FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 11,014us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A620FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 3,375us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A620FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,770us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A620FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 14,389us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A620FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Total 17,159us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A620FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 7,515us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A620FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
1000 First Avenue [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000FirstAvenueMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,772us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000FirstAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,936us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000FirstAvenueMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 2,117us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000FirstAvenueMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,772us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000FirstAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 13,053us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000FirstAvenueMember
     
Total 15,825us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000FirstAvenueMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 5,894us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000FirstAvenueMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
1060 First Avenue [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1060FirstAvenueMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,712us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1060FirstAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,953us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1060FirstAvenueMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 4,522us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1060FirstAvenueMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,712us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1060FirstAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 15,475us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1060FirstAvenueMember
     
Total 18,187us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1060FirstAvenueMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 6,646us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1060FirstAvenueMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
630 Freedom Business Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A630FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,773us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A630FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 11,144us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A630FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 2,343us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A630FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,773us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A630FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 13,487us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A630FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Total 16,260us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A630FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 6,300us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A630FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
1040 First Avenue [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1040FirstAvenueMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,860us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1040FirstAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 11,282us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1040FirstAvenueMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 6,080us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1040FirstAvenueMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,860us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1040FirstAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 17,362us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1040FirstAvenueMember
     
Total 20,222us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1040FirstAvenueMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 5,460us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1040FirstAvenueMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
1020 First Avenue [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1020FirstAvenueMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,168us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1020FirstAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,576us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1020FirstAvenueMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 7,617us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1020FirstAvenueMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,168us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1020FirstAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 16,193us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1020FirstAvenueMember
     
Total 18,361us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1020FirstAvenueMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 6,766us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1020FirstAvenueMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
610 Freedom Business Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A610FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,017us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A610FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,070us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A610FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 2,393us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A610FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,017us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A610FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,463us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A610FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Total 12,480us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A610FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 4,883us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A610FreedomBusinessCenterMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
650 Park Avenue [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A650ParkAvenueMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,916us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A650ParkAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,378us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A650ParkAvenueMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,701us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A650ParkAvenueMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,916us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A650ParkAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,079us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A650ParkAvenueMember
     
Total 7,995us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A650ParkAvenueMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 2,920us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A650ParkAvenueMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
500 North Gulph Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A500NorthGulphRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,303us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A500NorthGulphRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,201us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A500NorthGulphRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,522us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A500NorthGulphRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,303us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A500NorthGulphRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,723us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A500NorthGulphRoadMember
     
Total 8,026us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A500NorthGulphRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 3,390us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A500NorthGulphRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
741 First Avenue [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A741FirstAvenueMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,287us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A741FirstAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,151us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A741FirstAvenueMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 11us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A741FirstAvenueMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,287us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A741FirstAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,162us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A741FirstAvenueMember
     
Total 6,449us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A741FirstAvenueMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 2,363us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A741FirstAvenueMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
751-761 Fifth Avenue [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A751761FifthAvenueMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,097us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A751761FifthAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,391us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A751761FifthAvenueMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 31us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A751761FifthAvenueMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,097us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A751761FifthAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,422us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A751761FifthAvenueMember
     
Total 5,519us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A751761FifthAvenueMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 2,021us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A751761FifthAvenueMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
600 Park Avenue [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A600ParkAvenueMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,012us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A600ParkAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,048us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A600ParkAvenueMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 385us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A600ParkAvenueMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,012us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A600ParkAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,433us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A600ParkAvenueMember
     
Total 5,445us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A600ParkAvenueMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 2,045us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A600ParkAvenueMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
620 Allendale Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A620AllendaleRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,020us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A620AllendaleRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 3,839us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A620AllendaleRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 658us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A620AllendaleRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,020us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A620AllendaleRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,497us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A620AllendaleRoadMember
     
Total 5,517us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A620AllendaleRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 2,008us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A620AllendaleRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
660 Allendale Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A660AllendaleRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 396us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A660AllendaleRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 948us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A660AllendaleRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 2,957us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A660AllendaleRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,085us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A660AllendaleRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 3,216us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A660AllendaleRoadMember
     
Total 4,301us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A660AllendaleRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 921us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A660AllendaleRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
640 Allendale Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A640AllendaleRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 439us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A640AllendaleRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 432us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A640AllendaleRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,580us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A640AllendaleRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 439us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A640AllendaleRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,012us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A640AllendaleRoadMember
     
Total 2,451us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A640AllendaleRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 802us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A640AllendaleRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
14 Campus Boulevard [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A14CampusBoulevardMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,244us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A14CampusBoulevardMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,217us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A14CampusBoulevardMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,533us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A14CampusBoulevardMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,244us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A14CampusBoulevardMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,750us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A14CampusBoulevardMember
     
Total 7,994us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A14CampusBoulevardMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 3,322us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A14CampusBoulevardMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
11 Campus Boulevard [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11CampusBoulevardMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,112us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11CampusBoulevardMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,067us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11CampusBoulevardMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,006us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11CampusBoulevardMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,112us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11CampusBoulevardMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,073us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11CampusBoulevardMember
     
Total 6,185us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11CampusBoulevardMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 1,967us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11CampusBoulevardMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
17 Campus Boulevard [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A17CampusBoulevardMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,108us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A17CampusBoulevardMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,155us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A17CampusBoulevardMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition (374)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A17CampusBoulevardMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,108us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A17CampusBoulevardMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,781us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A17CampusBoulevardMember
     
Total 5,889us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A17CampusBoulevardMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 1,728us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A17CampusBoulevardMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
15 Campus Boulevard [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A15CampusBoulevardMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,164us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A15CampusBoulevardMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 3,896us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A15CampusBoulevardMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 249us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A15CampusBoulevardMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,164us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A15CampusBoulevardMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,145us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A15CampusBoulevardMember
     
Total 5,309us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A15CampusBoulevardMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 1,394us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A15CampusBoulevardMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
18 Campus Boulevard [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A18CampusBoulevardMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 787us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A18CampusBoulevardMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 3,312us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A18CampusBoulevardMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition (77)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A18CampusBoulevardMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 787us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A18CampusBoulevardMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 3,235us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A18CampusBoulevardMember
     
Total 4,022us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A18CampusBoulevardMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 1,631us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A18CampusBoulevardMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
401 Plymouth Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A401PlymouthRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 6,198us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A401PlymouthRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 16,131us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A401PlymouthRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 16,130us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A401PlymouthRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 6,198us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A401PlymouthRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 32,261us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A401PlymouthRoadMember
     
Total 38,459us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A401PlymouthRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 9,982us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A401PlymouthRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
4000 Chemical Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4000ChemicalRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 4,373us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4000ChemicalRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 24,546us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4000ChemicalRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,467us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4000ChemicalRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 4,373us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4000ChemicalRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 26,013us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4000ChemicalRoadMember
     
Total 30,386us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4000ChemicalRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 4,864us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4000ChemicalRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
610 West Germantown Pike [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A610WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 3,651us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A610WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 14,514us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A610WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 3,357us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A610WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 3,651us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A610WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 17,871us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A610WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Total 21,522us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A610WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 5,892us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A610WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
600 West Germantown Pike [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A600WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 3,652us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A600WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 15,288us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A600WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,609us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A600WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 3,652us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A600WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 16,897us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A600WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Total 20,549us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A600WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 5,659us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A600WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
630 West Germantown Pike [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A630WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 3,558us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A630WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 14,743us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A630WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,902us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A630WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 3,558us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A630WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 16,645us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A630WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Total 20,203us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A630WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 5,994us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A630WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
620 West Germantown Pike [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A620WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 3,572us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A620WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 14,435us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A620WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,339us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A620WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 3,572us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A620WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 15,774us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A620WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Total 19,346us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A620WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 5,378us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A620WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
660 West Germantown Pike [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A660WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 3,694us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A660WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,487us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A660WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 18,484us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A660WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 5,404us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A660WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 22,261us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A660WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Total 27,665us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A660WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 1,436us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A660WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 30 years      
2240/2250 Butler Pike [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22402250ButlerPikeMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,104us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22402250ButlerPikeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,627us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22402250ButlerPikeMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,312us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22402250ButlerPikeMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,104us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22402250ButlerPikeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,939us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22402250ButlerPikeMember
     
Total 7,043us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22402250ButlerPikeMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 3,596us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22402250ButlerPikeMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
2260 Butler Pike [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2260ButlerPikeMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 661us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2260ButlerPikeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,727us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2260ButlerPikeMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 2,115us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2260ButlerPikeMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 661us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2260ButlerPikeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,842us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2260ButlerPikeMember
     
Total 5,503us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2260ButlerPikeMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 2,165us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2260ButlerPikeMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
120 West Germantown Pike [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A120WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 685us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A120WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,773us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A120WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 729us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A120WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 685us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A120WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 3,502us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A120WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Total 4,187us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A120WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 1,767us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A120WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
140 West Germantown Pike [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A140WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 481us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A140WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,976us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A140WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 282us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A140WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 481us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A140WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,258us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A140WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Total 2,739us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A140WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 1,079us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A140WestGermantownPikeMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
351 Plymouth Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A351PlymouthRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,043us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A351PlymouthRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 555us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A351PlymouthRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A351PlymouthRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,043us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A351PlymouthRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 555us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A351PlymouthRoadMember
     
Total 1,598us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A351PlymouthRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 135us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A351PlymouthRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
150 Radnor Chester Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A150RadnorChesterRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 11,925us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A150RadnorChesterRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 36,986us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A150RadnorChesterRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 12,549us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A150RadnorChesterRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 11,897us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A150RadnorChesterRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 49,563us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A150RadnorChesterRoadMember
     
Total 61,460us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A150RadnorChesterRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 16,431us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A150RadnorChesterRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 29 years      
One Radnor Corporate Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 7,323us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 28,613us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 23,182us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 7,323us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 51,795us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Total 59,118us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 18,406us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 29 years      
201 King of Prussia Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A201KingOfPrussiaRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 8,956us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A201KingOfPrussiaRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 29,811us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A201KingOfPrussiaRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 5,070us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A201KingOfPrussiaRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 8,949us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A201KingOfPrussiaRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 34,888us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A201KingOfPrussiaRoadMember
     
Total 43,837us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A201KingOfPrussiaRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 15,445us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A201KingOfPrussiaRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 25 years      
555 Lancaster Avenue [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A555LancasterAvenueMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 8,014us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A555LancasterAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 16,508us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A555LancasterAvenueMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 16,854us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A555LancasterAvenueMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 8,609us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A555LancasterAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 32,767us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A555LancasterAvenueMember
     
Total 41,376us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A555LancasterAvenueMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 12,563us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A555LancasterAvenueMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 24 years      
Four Radnor Corporate Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FourRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 5,406us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FourRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 21,390us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FourRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 8,501us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FourRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 5,705us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FourRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 29,592us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FourRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Total 35,297us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FourRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 10,480us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FourRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 30 years      
Five Radnor Corporate Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FiveRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 6,506us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FiveRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 25,525us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FiveRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 5,455us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FiveRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 6,578us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FiveRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 30,908us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FiveRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Total 37,486us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FiveRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 8,024us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FiveRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 38 years      
Three Radnor Corporate Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_ThreeRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 4,773us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_ThreeRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 17,961us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_ThreeRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 2,645us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_ThreeRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 4,791us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_ThreeRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 20,588us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_ThreeRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Total 25,379us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_ThreeRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 8,094us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_ThreeRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 29 years      
Two Radnor Corporate Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 3,937us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 15,484us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 3,888us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 3,942us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 19,367us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Total 23,309us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 6,882us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoRadnorCorporateCenterMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 29 years      
130 Radnor Chester Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A130RadnorChesterRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,573us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A130RadnorChesterRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,338us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A130RadnorChesterRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 3,483us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A130RadnorChesterRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,567us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A130RadnorChesterRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 11,827us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A130RadnorChesterRoadMember
     
Total 14,394us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A130RadnorChesterRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 4,357us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A130RadnorChesterRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 25 years      
170 Radnor Chester Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A170RadnorChesterRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,514us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A170RadnorChesterRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,147us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A170RadnorChesterRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,718us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A170RadnorChesterRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,509us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A170RadnorChesterRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 9,870us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A170RadnorChesterRoadMember
     
Total 12,379us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A170RadnorChesterRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 3,051us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A170RadnorChesterRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 25 years      
200 N. Radnor Chester Rd. [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200N.RadnorChesterRd.Member
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 3,366us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200N.RadnorChesterRd.Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200N.RadnorChesterRd.Member
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 3,675us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200N.RadnorChesterRd.Member
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 3,366us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200N.RadnorChesterRd.Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 3,675us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200N.RadnorChesterRd.Member
     
Total 7,041us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200N.RadnorChesterRd.Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 113us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200N.RadnorChesterRd.Member
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
101 West Elm Street [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A101WestElmStreetMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 6,251us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A101WestElmStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 25,209us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A101WestElmStreetMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 3,189us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A101WestElmStreetMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 6,251us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A101WestElmStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 28,398us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A101WestElmStreetMember
     
Total 34,649us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A101WestElmStreetMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 7,640us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A101WestElmStreetMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
1 West Elm Street [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1WestElmStreetMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 3,557us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1WestElmStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 14,249us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1WestElmStreetMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 3,876us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1WestElmStreetMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 3,557us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1WestElmStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 18,125us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1WestElmStreetMember
     
Total 21,682us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1WestElmStreetMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 4,204us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1WestElmStreetMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
595 East Swedesford Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A595EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,729us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A595EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,917us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A595EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 2,307us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A595EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,729us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A595EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 13,224us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A595EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Total 15,953us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A595EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 4,464us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A595EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
575 East Swedesford Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A575EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,178us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A575EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,712us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A575EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,681us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A575EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,178us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A575EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,393us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A575EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Total 12,571us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A575EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 3,692us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A575EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
565 East Swedesford Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A565EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,872us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A565EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,489us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A565EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,744us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A565EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,872us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A565EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 9,233us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A565EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Total 11,105us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A565EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 3,166us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A565EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
585 East Swedesford Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A585EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,350us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A585EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,401us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A585EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,350us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A585EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,350us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A585EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,751us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A585EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Total 8,101us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A585EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 1,551us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A585EastSwedesfordRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
2970 Market Street [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 184,442us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2970MarketStreetMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 22,430us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2970MarketStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 217,763us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2970MarketStreetMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 12,021us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2970MarketStreetMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 22,430us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2970MarketStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 229,784us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2970MarketStreetMember
     
Total 252,214us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2970MarketStreetMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 27,560us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2970MarketStreetMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
2929 Arch Street [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2929ArchStreetMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2929ArchStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 208,570us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2929ArchStreetMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 29,302us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2929ArchStreetMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 12,586us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2929ArchStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 225,286us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2929ArchStreetMember
     
Total 237,872us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2929ArchStreetMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 85,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2929ArchStreetMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
1717 Arch Street [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1717ArchStreetMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1717ArchStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 98,188us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1717ArchStreetMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 66,550us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1717ArchStreetMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 25,195us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1717ArchStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 139,543us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1717ArchStreetMember
     
Total 164,738us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1717ArchStreetMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 19,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1717ArchStreetMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
2001 Market Street        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 112,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoCommerceSquareMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 15,323us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoCommerceSquareMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 120,842us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoCommerceSquareMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 2,125us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoCommerceSquareMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 15,323us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoCommerceSquareMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 122,967us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoCommerceSquareMember
     
Total 138,290us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoCommerceSquareMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 3,371us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoCommerceSquareMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
130 North 18th Street [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A130North18ThStreetMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 14,496us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A130North18ThStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 107,736us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A130North18ThStreetMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 17,397us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A130North18ThStreetMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 14,473us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A130North18ThStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 125,156us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A130North18ThStreetMember
     
Total 139,629us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A130North18ThStreetMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 37,755us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A130North18ThStreetMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 34 years      
100 North 18th Street [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 87,767us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100North18ThStreetMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 16,066us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100North18ThStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 100,255us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100North18ThStreetMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 10,925us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100North18ThStreetMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 16,066us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100North18ThStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 111,180us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100North18ThStreetMember
     
Total 127,246us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100North18ThStreetMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 35,435us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100North18ThStreetMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 36 years      
2005 Market Street        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 123,205us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneCommerceSquareMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 15,161us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneCommerceSquareMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 122,486us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneCommerceSquareMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition (11,726)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneCommerceSquareMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 15,161us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneCommerceSquareMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 110,760us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneCommerceSquareMember
     
Total 125,921us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneCommerceSquareMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 2,959us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneCommerceSquareMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
2930 Chestnut Street [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 37,765us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2930ChestnutStreetMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2930ChestnutStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 76,008us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2930ChestnutStreetMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 2,644us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2930ChestnutStreetMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2930ChestnutStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 78,652us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2930ChestnutStreetMember
     
Total 78,652us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2930ChestnutStreetMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 8,677us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2930ChestnutStreetMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
1900 Market [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1900MarketMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 7,768us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1900MarketMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 17,263us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1900MarketMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 481us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1900MarketMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 7,768us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1900MarketMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 17,744us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1900MarketMember
     
Total 25,512us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1900MarketMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 1,246us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1900MarketMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 30 years      
3020 Market Street [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A3020MarketStreetMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A3020MarketStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 21,417us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A3020MarketStreetMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 6,225us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A3020MarketStreetMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A3020MarketStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 27,642us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A3020MarketStreetMember
     
Total 27,642us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A3020MarketStreetMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 3,260us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A3020MarketStreetMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 26 years      
101-103 Juniper Street [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A101103JuniperStreetMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A101103JuniperStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 14,401us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A101103JuniperStreetMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 324us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A101103JuniperStreetMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 478us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A101103JuniperStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 14,247us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A101103JuniperStreetMember
     
Total 14,725us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A101103JuniperStreetMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 1,865us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A101103JuniperStreetMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
Philadelphia Marine Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_PhiladelphiaMarineCenterMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 532us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_PhiladelphiaMarineCenterMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,196us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_PhiladelphiaMarineCenterMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 3,444us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_PhiladelphiaMarineCenterMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 628us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_PhiladelphiaMarineCenterMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,544us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_PhiladelphiaMarineCenterMember
     
Total 6,172us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_PhiladelphiaMarineCenterMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 2,408us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_PhiladelphiaMarineCenterMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
11720 Beltsville Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11720BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 3,831us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11720BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 16,661us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11720BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 3,399us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11720BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 3,904us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11720BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 19,987us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11720BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Total 23,891us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11720BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 5,887us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11720BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 46 years      
11700 Beltsville Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11700BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,808us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11700BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 12,081us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11700BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 293us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11700BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,863us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11700BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 12,319us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11700BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Total 15,182us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11700BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 2,702us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11700BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 46 years      
11710 Beltsville Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11710BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,278us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11710BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 11,100us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11710BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition (814)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11710BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,321us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11710BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,243us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11710BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Total 12,564us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11710BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 2,370us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11710BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 46 years      
6600 Rockledge Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6600RockledgeDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6600RockledgeDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 37,421us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6600RockledgeDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 11,303us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6600RockledgeDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6600RockledgeDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 48,724us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6600RockledgeDriveMember
     
Total 48,724us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6600RockledgeDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 15,070us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6600RockledgeDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 50 years      
11740 Beltsville Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11740BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 198us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11740BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 870us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11740BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 42us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11740BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 202us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11740BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 908us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11740BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Total 1,110us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11740BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 211us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11740BeltsvilleDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 46 years      
12015 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A12015LeeJacksonMemorialHighwayMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 3,770us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A12015LeeJacksonMemorialHighwayMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 22,895us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A12015LeeJacksonMemorialHighwayMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 3,987us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A12015LeeJacksonMemorialHighwayMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 3,841us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A12015LeeJacksonMemorialHighwayMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 26,811us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A12015LeeJacksonMemorialHighwayMember
     
Total 30,652us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A12015LeeJacksonMemorialHighwayMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 7,188us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A12015LeeJacksonMemorialHighwayMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 42 years      
11781 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11781LeeJacksonMemorialHighwayMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 3,246us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11781LeeJacksonMemorialHighwayMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 19,836us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11781LeeJacksonMemorialHighwayMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 567us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11781LeeJacksonMemorialHighwayMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 3,307us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11781LeeJacksonMemorialHighwayMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 20,342us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11781LeeJacksonMemorialHighwayMember
     
Total 23,649us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11781LeeJacksonMemorialHighwayMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 4,748us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A11781LeeJacksonMemorialHighwayMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
4401 Fair Lakes Court [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4401FairLakesCourtMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,569us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4401FairLakesCourtMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 11,982us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4401FairLakesCourtMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 247us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4401FairLakesCourtMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,599us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4401FairLakesCourtMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 12,199us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4401FairLakesCourtMember
     
Total 13,798us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4401FairLakesCourtMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 2,456us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4401FairLakesCourtMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 52 years      
3141 Fairview Park Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 21,242us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A3141FairviewParkDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 5,918us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A3141FairviewParkDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 40,981us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A3141FairviewParkDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 12,017us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A3141FairviewParkDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 7,080us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A3141FairviewParkDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 51,836us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A3141FairviewParkDriveMember
     
Total 58,916us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A3141FairviewParkDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 10,264us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A3141FairviewParkDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 51 years      
2340 Dulles Corner Boulevard [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2340DullesCornerBoulevardMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 16,345us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2340DullesCornerBoulevardMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 65,379us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2340DullesCornerBoulevardMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 18,280us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2340DullesCornerBoulevardMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 16,129us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2340DullesCornerBoulevardMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 83,875us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2340DullesCornerBoulevardMember
     
Total 100,004us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2340DullesCornerBoulevardMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 28,064us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2340DullesCornerBoulevardMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
2291 Wood Oak Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2291WoodOakDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 8,243us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2291WoodOakDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 52,413us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2291WoodOakDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 13,499us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2291WoodOakDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 8,782us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2291WoodOakDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 65,373us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2291WoodOakDriveMember
     
Total 74,155us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2291WoodOakDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 13,524us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2291WoodOakDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 55 years      
196/198 Van Buren Street [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A196198VanBurenStreetMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 7,931us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A196198VanBurenStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 43,812us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A196198VanBurenStreetMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 9,040us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A196198VanBurenStreetMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 8,348us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A196198VanBurenStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 52,435us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A196198VanBurenStreetMember
     
Total 60,783us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A196198VanBurenStreetMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 10,308us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A196198VanBurenStreetMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 53 years      
2251 Corporate Park Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2251CorporateParkDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 11,472us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2251CorporateParkDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 45,893us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2251CorporateParkDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 2,276us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2251CorporateParkDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 11,472us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2251CorporateParkDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 48,169us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2251CorporateParkDriveMember
     
Total 59,641us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2251CorporateParkDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 9,758us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2251CorporateParkDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
2355 Dulles Corner Boulevard [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2355DullesCornerBoulevardMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 10,365us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2355DullesCornerBoulevardMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 43,876us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2355DullesCornerBoulevardMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 4,648us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2355DullesCornerBoulevardMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 10,365us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2355DullesCornerBoulevardMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 48,524us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2355DullesCornerBoulevardMember
     
Total 58,889us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2355DullesCornerBoulevardMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 12,675us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2355DullesCornerBoulevardMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
2411 Dulles Corner Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2411DullesCornerParkMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 7,279us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2411DullesCornerParkMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 46,340us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2411DullesCornerParkMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 117us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2411DullesCornerParkMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 7,417us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2411DullesCornerParkMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 46,319us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2411DullesCornerParkMember
     
Total 53,736us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2411DullesCornerParkMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 8,645us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2411DullesCornerParkMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 50 years      
13880 Dulles Corner Lane [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A13880DullesCornerLaneMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 7,236us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A13880DullesCornerLaneMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 39,213us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A13880DullesCornerLaneMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 3,369us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A13880DullesCornerLaneMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 7,373us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A13880DullesCornerLaneMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 42,445us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A13880DullesCornerLaneMember
     
Total 49,818us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A13880DullesCornerLaneMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 7,824us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A13880DullesCornerLaneMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 55 years      
2121 Cooperative Way [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2121CooperativeWayMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 5,598us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2121CooperativeWayMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 38,639us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2121CooperativeWayMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 2,532us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2121CooperativeWayMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 5,795us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2121CooperativeWayMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 40,974us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2121CooperativeWayMember
     
Total 46,769us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2121CooperativeWayMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 7,665us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2121CooperativeWayMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 54 years      
2201 Cooperative Way [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2201CooperativeWayMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 4,809us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2201CooperativeWayMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 34,093us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2201CooperativeWayMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 4,513us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2201CooperativeWayMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 4,809us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2201CooperativeWayMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 38,606us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2201CooperativeWayMember
     
Total 43,415us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2201CooperativeWayMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 7,153us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2201CooperativeWayMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 54 years      
13825 Sunrise Valley Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A13825SunriseValleyDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 3,794us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A13825SunriseValleyDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 19,365us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A13825SunriseValleyDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 2,121us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A13825SunriseValleyDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 3,866us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A13825SunriseValleyDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 21,414us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A13825SunriseValleyDriveMember
     
Total 25,280us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A13825SunriseValleyDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 4,441us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A13825SunriseValleyDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 46 years      
1676 International Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 58,470us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1676InternationalDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 18,437us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1676InternationalDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 97,538us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1676InternationalDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 3,183us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1676InternationalDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 18,785us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1676InternationalDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 100,373us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1676InternationalDriveMember
     
Total 119,158us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1676InternationalDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 16,619us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1676InternationalDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 55 years      
8260 Greensboro Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 31,043us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A8260GreensboroDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 7,952us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A8260GreensboroDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 33,964us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A8260GreensboroDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,641us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A8260GreensboroDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 8,102us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A8260GreensboroDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 35,455us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A8260GreensboroDriveMember
     
Total 43,557us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A8260GreensboroDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 7,320us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A8260GreensboroDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 52 years      
2273 Research Boulevard [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2273ResearchBoulevardMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 5,167us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2273ResearchBoulevardMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 31,110us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2273ResearchBoulevardMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 3,764us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2273ResearchBoulevardMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 5,237us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2273ResearchBoulevardMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 34,804us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2273ResearchBoulevardMember
     
Total 40,041us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2273ResearchBoulevardMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 10,191us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2273ResearchBoulevardMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 45 years      
2275 Research Boulevard [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2275ResearchBoulevardMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 5,059us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2275ResearchBoulevardMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 29,668us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2275ResearchBoulevardMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 6,479us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2275ResearchBoulevardMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 5,154us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2275ResearchBoulevardMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 36,052us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2275ResearchBoulevardMember
     
Total 41,206us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2275ResearchBoulevardMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 7,672us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2275ResearchBoulevardMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 45 years      
2277 Research Boulevard [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2277ResearchBoulevardMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 4,649us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2277ResearchBoulevardMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 26,952us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2277ResearchBoulevardMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 695us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2277ResearchBoulevardMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 4,733us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2277ResearchBoulevardMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 27,563us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2277ResearchBoulevardMember
     
Total 32,296us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2277ResearchBoulevardMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 5,724us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2277ResearchBoulevardMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 45 years      
1900 Gallows Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1900GallowsRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 7,797us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1900GallowsRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 47,817us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1900GallowsRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 10,849us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1900GallowsRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 7,944us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1900GallowsRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 58,519us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1900GallowsRoadMember
     
Total 66,463us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1900GallowsRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 11,008us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1900GallowsRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 52 years      
8521 Leesburg Pike [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A8521LeesburgPikeMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 4,316us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A8521LeesburgPikeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 30,885us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A8521LeesburgPikeMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 4,858us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A8521LeesburgPikeMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 4,397us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A8521LeesburgPikeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 35,662us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A8521LeesburgPikeMember
     
Total 40,059us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A8521LeesburgPikeMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 6,399us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A8521LeesburgPikeMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 51 years      
457 Haddonfield Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A457HaddonfieldRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,142us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A457HaddonfieldRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 9,120us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A457HaddonfieldRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,402us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A457HaddonfieldRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,142us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A457HaddonfieldRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,522us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A457HaddonfieldRoadMember
     
Total 12,664us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A457HaddonfieldRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 5,273us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A457HaddonfieldRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
200 Lake Drive East [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200LakeDriveEastMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,069us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200LakeDriveEastMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,275us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200LakeDriveEastMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,328us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200LakeDriveEastMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,069us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200LakeDriveEastMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 9,603us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200LakeDriveEastMember
     
Total 11,672us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200LakeDriveEastMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 3,635us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200LakeDriveEastMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
220 Lake Drive East [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A220LakeDriveEastMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,144us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A220LakeDriveEastMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,798us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A220LakeDriveEastMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 825us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A220LakeDriveEastMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,144us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A220LakeDriveEastMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 9,623us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A220LakeDriveEastMember
     
Total 11,767us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A220LakeDriveEastMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 3,490us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A220LakeDriveEastMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
210 Lake Drive East [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A210LakeDriveEastMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,645us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A210LakeDriveEastMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,579us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A210LakeDriveEastMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,917us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A210LakeDriveEastMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,645us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A210LakeDriveEastMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,496us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A210LakeDriveEastMember
     
Total 10,141us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A210LakeDriveEastMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 2,812us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A210LakeDriveEastMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
20 East Clementon Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A20EastClementonRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 769us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A20EastClementonRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 3,055us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A20EastClementonRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 480us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A20EastClementonRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 769us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A20EastClementonRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 3,535us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A20EastClementonRoadMember
     
Total 4,304us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A20EastClementonRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 1,682us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A20EastClementonRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
10 Foster Avenue [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A10FosterAvenueMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 244us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A10FosterAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 971us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A10FosterAvenueMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 78us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A10FosterAvenueMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 244us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A10FosterAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,049us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A10FosterAvenueMember
     
Total 1,293us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A10FosterAvenueMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 497us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A10FosterAvenueMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
7 Foster Avenue [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7FosterAvenueMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 231us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7FosterAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 921us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7FosterAvenueMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 123us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7FosterAvenueMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 231us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7FosterAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,044us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7FosterAvenueMember
     
Total 1,275us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7FosterAvenueMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 475us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7FosterAvenueMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
50 East Clementon Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A50EastClementonRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 114us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A50EastClementonRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 964us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A50EastClementonRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 653us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A50EastClementonRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 114us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A50EastClementonRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,617us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A50EastClementonRoadMember
     
Total 1,731us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A50EastClementonRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 483us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A50EastClementonRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
2 Foster Avenue [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2FosterAvenueMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 185us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2FosterAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 730us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2FosterAvenueMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 16us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2FosterAvenueMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 185us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2FosterAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 746us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2FosterAvenueMember
     
Total 931us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2FosterAvenueMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 351us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2FosterAvenueMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
4 Foster Avenue [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4FosterAvenueMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 183us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4FosterAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 726us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4FosterAvenueMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 16us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4FosterAvenueMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 183us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4FosterAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 742us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4FosterAvenueMember
     
Total 925us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4FosterAvenueMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 343us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4FosterAvenueMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
1 Foster Avenue [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1FosterAvenueMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 93us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1FosterAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 364us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1FosterAvenueMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 57us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1FosterAvenueMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 93us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1FosterAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 421us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1FosterAvenueMember
     
Total 514us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1FosterAvenueMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 215us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1FosterAvenueMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
5 U.S. Avenue [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A5USAvenueMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 21us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A5USAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 81us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A5USAvenueMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 3us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A5USAvenueMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 21us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A5USAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 84us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A5USAvenueMember
     
Total 105us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A5USAvenueMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 39us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A5USAvenueMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
5 Foster Avenue [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A5FosterAvenueMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 9us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A5FosterAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 32us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A5FosterAvenueMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 26us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A5FosterAvenueMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 9us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A5FosterAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 58us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A5FosterAvenueMember
     
Total 67us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A5FosterAvenueMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 28us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A5FosterAvenueMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
1120 Executive Boulevard [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1120ExecutiveBoulevardMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,074us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1120ExecutiveBoulevardMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,415us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1120ExecutiveBoulevardMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 4,398us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1120ExecutiveBoulevardMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,074us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1120ExecutiveBoulevardMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 12,813us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1120ExecutiveBoulevardMember
     
Total 14,887us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1120ExecutiveBoulevardMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 5,143us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1120ExecutiveBoulevardMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
Two Eves Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoEvesDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 818us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoEvesDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 3,461us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoEvesDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 234us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoEvesDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 818us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoEvesDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 3,695us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoEvesDriveMember
     
Total 4,513us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoEvesDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 1,825us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoEvesDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
Five Eves Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FiveEvesDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 703us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FiveEvesDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,819us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FiveEvesDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 665us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FiveEvesDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 703us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FiveEvesDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 3,484us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FiveEvesDriveMember
     
Total 4,187us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FiveEvesDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 1,643us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FiveEvesDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
Four B Eves Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FourBEvesDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 588us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FourBEvesDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,369us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FourBEvesDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 420us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FourBEvesDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 588us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FourBEvesDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,789us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FourBEvesDriveMember
     
Total 3,377us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FourBEvesDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 1,449us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FourBEvesDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
Four A Eves Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FourEvesDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 539us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FourEvesDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,168us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FourEvesDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 322us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FourEvesDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 539us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FourEvesDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,490us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FourEvesDriveMember
     
Total 3,029us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FourEvesDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 1,122us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_FourEvesDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
308 Harper Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A308HarperDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,643us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A308HarperDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,663us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A308HarperDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 739us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A308HarperDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,643us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A308HarperDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,402us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A308HarperDriveMember
     
Total 9,045us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A308HarperDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 3,258us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A308HarperDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
10000 Midlantic Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A10000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 3,206us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A10000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 12,857us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A10000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 4,228us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A10000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 3,206us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A10000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 17,085us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A10000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Total 20,291us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A10000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 7,138us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A10000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
700 East Gate Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A700EastGateDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 3,569us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A700EastGateDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 14,436us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A700EastGateDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 2,243us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A700EastGateDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 3,569us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A700EastGateDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 16,679us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A700EastGateDriveMember
     
Total 20,248us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A700EastGateDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 7,576us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A700EastGateDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
15000 Midlantic Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A15000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 3,061us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A15000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 12,254us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A15000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,619us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A15000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 3,061us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A15000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 13,873us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A15000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Total 16,934us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A15000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 6,518us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A15000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
1000 Howard Boulevard [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000HowardBoulevardMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,297us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000HowardBoulevardMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 9,288us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000HowardBoulevardMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 3,922us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000HowardBoulevardMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,297us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000HowardBoulevardMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 13,210us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000HowardBoulevardMember
     
Total 15,507us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000HowardBoulevardMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 5,900us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000HowardBoulevardMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
1000 Atrium Way [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000AtriumWayMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,061us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000AtriumWayMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,180us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000AtriumWayMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 4,531us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000AtriumWayMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,061us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000AtriumWayMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 12,711us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000AtriumWayMember
     
Total 14,772us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000AtriumWayMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 5,894us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000AtriumWayMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
2000 Midlantic Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,202us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,823us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 2,970us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,202us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 11,793us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Total 13,995us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 5,349us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
701 East Gate Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A701EastGateDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,736us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A701EastGateDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,877us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A701EastGateDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,768us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A701EastGateDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,736us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A701EastGateDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,645us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A701EastGateDriveMember
     
Total 10,381us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A701EastGateDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 3,715us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A701EastGateDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
9000 Midlantic Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,472us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,895us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 2,185us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,472us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,080us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Total 9,552us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 3,503us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
307 Fellowship Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A307FellowshipDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,565us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A307FellowshipDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,342us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A307FellowshipDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,517us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A307FellowshipDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,565us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A307FellowshipDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,859us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A307FellowshipDriveMember
     
Total 9,424us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A307FellowshipDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 3,472us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A307FellowshipDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
305 Fellowship Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A305FellowshipDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,421us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A305FellowshipDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,768us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A305FellowshipDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,631us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A305FellowshipDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,421us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A305FellowshipDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,399us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A305FellowshipDriveMember
     
Total 8,820us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A305FellowshipDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 3,122us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A305FellowshipDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
303 Fellowship Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A303FellowshipDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,493us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A303FellowshipDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,055us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A303FellowshipDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 851us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A303FellowshipDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,493us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A303FellowshipDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,906us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A303FellowshipDriveMember
     
Total 8,399us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A303FellowshipDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 3,114us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A303FellowshipDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
309 Fellowship Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A309FellowshipDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,518us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A309FellowshipDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,154us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A309FellowshipDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 780us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A309FellowshipDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,518us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A309FellowshipDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,934us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A309FellowshipDriveMember
     
Total 8,452us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A309FellowshipDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 3,070us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A309FellowshipDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
1000 Bishops Gate [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000BishopsGateMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 934us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000BishopsGateMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,287us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000BishopsGateMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition (647)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000BishopsGateMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 934us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000BishopsGateMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,640us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000BishopsGateMember
     
Total 6,574us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000BishopsGateMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 1,534us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1000BishopsGateMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
161 Gaither Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A161GaitherDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,016us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A161GaitherDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,064us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A161GaitherDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 731us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A161GaitherDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,016us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A161GaitherDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,795us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A161GaitherDriveMember
     
Total 5,811us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A161GaitherDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 1,855us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A161GaitherDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
815 East Gate Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A815EastGateDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 636us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A815EastGateDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,584us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A815EastGateDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 550us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A815EastGateDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 636us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A815EastGateDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 3,134us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A815EastGateDriveMember
     
Total 3,770us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A815EastGateDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 1,436us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A815EastGateDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
4000 Midlantic Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 714us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,085us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition (1,833)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 714us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 3,252us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Total 3,966us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 1,531us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4000MidlanticDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
817 East Gate Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A817EastGateDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 611us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A817EastGateDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,426us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A817EastGateDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 263us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A817EastGateDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 611us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A817EastGateDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,689us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A817EastGateDriveMember
     
Total 3,300us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A817EastGateDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 1,159us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A817EastGateDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
400 Commerce Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A400CommerceDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,528us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A400CommerceDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 9,220us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A400CommerceDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,086us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A400CommerceDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,528us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A400CommerceDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,306us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A400CommerceDriveMember
     
Total 12,834us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A400CommerceDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 3,911us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A400CommerceDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
100 Commerce Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100CommerceDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,160us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100CommerceDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,633us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100CommerceDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 859us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100CommerceDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,160us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100CommerceDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,492us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100CommerceDriveMember
     
Total 6,652us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100CommerceDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 2,595us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100CommerceDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
200 Commerce Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200CommerceDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 911us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200CommerceDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,414us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200CommerceDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,018us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200CommerceDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 911us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200CommerceDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,432us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200CommerceDriveMember
     
Total 6,343us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200CommerceDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 2,180us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A200CommerceDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
Main Street-Plaza 1000 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_MainStreetPlaza1000Member
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,732us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_MainStreetPlaza1000Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,942us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_MainStreetPlaza1000Member
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 2,933us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_MainStreetPlaza1000Member
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,732us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_MainStreetPlaza1000Member
     
Buildings and Improvements 13,875us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_MainStreetPlaza1000Member
     
Total 16,607us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_MainStreetPlaza1000Member
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 13,211us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_MainStreetPlaza1000Member
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
Main Street-Piazza [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_MainStreetPiazzaMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 696us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_MainStreetPiazzaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,802us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_MainStreetPiazzaMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 3,034us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_MainStreetPiazzaMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 696us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_MainStreetPiazzaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,836us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_MainStreetPiazzaMember
     
Total 6,532us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_MainStreetPiazzaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 1,714us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_MainStreetPiazzaMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
Main Street-Promenade [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_MainStreetPromenadeMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 531us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_MainStreetPromenadeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,052us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_MainStreetPromenadeMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 444us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_MainStreetPromenadeMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 531us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_MainStreetPromenadeMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,496us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_MainStreetPromenadeMember
     
Total 3,027us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_MainStreetPromenadeMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 1,218us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_MainStreetPromenadeMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
920 North King Street [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A920NorthKingStreetMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 6,141us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A920NorthKingStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 21,140us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A920NorthKingStreetMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 2,669us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A920NorthKingStreetMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 6,141us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A920NorthKingStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 23,809us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A920NorthKingStreetMember
     
Total 29,950us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A920NorthKingStreetMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 7,669us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A920NorthKingStreetMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 30 years      
300 Delaware Avenue [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A300DelawareAvenueMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 6,368us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A300DelawareAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 13,739us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A300DelawareAvenueMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 2,548us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A300DelawareAvenueMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 6,368us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A300DelawareAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 16,287us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A300DelawareAvenueMember
     
Total 22,655us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A300DelawareAvenueMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 6,642us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A300DelawareAvenueMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 23 years      
Two Righter Parkway [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoRighterParkwayMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,802us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoRighterParkwayMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 11,217us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoRighterParkwayMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 6,172us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoRighterParkwayMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,802us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoRighterParkwayMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 17,389us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoRighterParkwayMember
     
Total 20,191us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoRighterParkwayMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 4,822us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoRighterParkwayMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
One Righter Parkway [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneRighterParkwayMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,545us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneRighterParkwayMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,195us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneRighterParkwayMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 5,864us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneRighterParkwayMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,545us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneRighterParkwayMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 16,059us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneRighterParkwayMember
     
Total 18,604us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneRighterParkwayMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 8,839us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OneRighterParkwayMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
4364 South Alston Avenue [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4364SouthAlstonAvenueMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,622us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4364SouthAlstonAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,419us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4364SouthAlstonAvenueMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,357us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4364SouthAlstonAvenueMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,581us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4364SouthAlstonAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,817us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4364SouthAlstonAvenueMember
     
Total 9,398us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4364SouthAlstonAvenueMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 3,174us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4364SouthAlstonAvenueMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
4805 Lake Brooke Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4805LakeBrookeDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,640us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4805LakeBrookeDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,567us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4805LakeBrookeDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,537us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4805LakeBrookeDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,640us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4805LakeBrookeDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,104us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4805LakeBrookeDriveMember
     
Total 9,744us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4805LakeBrookeDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 3,243us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A4805LakeBrookeDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
Overlook I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OverlookIMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 748us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OverlookIMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 3,976us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OverlookIMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 599us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OverlookIMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 790us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OverlookIMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,533us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OverlookIMember
     
Total 5,323us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OverlookIMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 677us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OverlookIMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
Overlook II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OverlookIiMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 748us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OverlookIiMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,492us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OverlookIiMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 364us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OverlookIiMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 790us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OverlookIiMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,814us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OverlookIiMember
     
Total 5,604us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OverlookIiMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 671us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OverlookIiMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
2812 Emerywood Parkway [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2812EmerywoodParkwayMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,069us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2812EmerywoodParkwayMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,281us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2812EmerywoodParkwayMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 515us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2812EmerywoodParkwayMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,069us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2812EmerywoodParkwayMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,796us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2812EmerywoodParkwayMember
     
Total 5,865us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2812EmerywoodParkwayMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 2,182us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2812EmerywoodParkwayMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
300 Arboretum Place [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A300ArboretumPlaceMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 5,450us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A300ArboretumPlaceMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 21,892us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A300ArboretumPlaceMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 6,917us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A300ArboretumPlaceMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 5,450us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A300ArboretumPlaceMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 28,809us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A300ArboretumPlaceMember
     
Total 34,259us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A300ArboretumPlaceMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 10,862us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A300ArboretumPlaceMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
7501 Boulders View Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7501BouldersViewDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 4,669us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7501BouldersViewDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 19,699us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7501BouldersViewDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 2,071us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7501BouldersViewDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 4,925us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7501BouldersViewDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 21,514us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7501BouldersViewDriveMember
     
Total 26,439us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7501BouldersViewDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 4,786us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7501BouldersViewDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
7300 Beaufont Springs Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7300BeaufontSpringsDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 4,672us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7300BeaufontSpringsDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 19,689us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7300BeaufontSpringsDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 2,857us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7300BeaufontSpringsDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 4,922us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7300BeaufontSpringsDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 22,296us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7300BeaufontSpringsDriveMember
     
Total 27,218us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7300BeaufontSpringsDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 4,223us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7300BeaufontSpringsDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
6800 Paragon Place [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6800ParagonPlaceMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 4,552us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6800ParagonPlaceMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 18,414us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6800ParagonPlaceMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 2,163us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6800ParagonPlaceMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 4,552us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6800ParagonPlaceMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 20,577us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6800ParagonPlaceMember
     
Total 25,129us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6800ParagonPlaceMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 4,651us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6800ParagonPlaceMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
6802 Paragon Place [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6802ParagonPlaceMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,917us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6802ParagonPlaceMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 11,454us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6802ParagonPlaceMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 3,143us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6802ParagonPlaceMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,917us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6802ParagonPlaceMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 14,597us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6802ParagonPlaceMember
     
Total 17,514us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6802ParagonPlaceMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 5,312us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6802ParagonPlaceMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
1025 Boulders Parkway [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1025BouldersParkwayMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,574us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1025BouldersParkwayMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 11,297us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1025BouldersParkwayMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,704us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1025BouldersParkwayMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,824us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1025BouldersParkwayMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 12,751us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1025BouldersParkwayMember
     
Total 15,575us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1025BouldersParkwayMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 2,545us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1025BouldersParkwayMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
2100-2116 West Laburnam Avenue [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A21002116WestLaburnamAvenueMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,482us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A21002116WestLaburnamAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,846us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A21002116WestLaburnamAvenueMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 2,770us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A21002116WestLaburnamAvenueMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,482us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A21002116WestLaburnamAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 11,616us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A21002116WestLaburnamAvenueMember
     
Total 14,098us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A21002116WestLaburnamAvenueMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 5,162us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A21002116WestLaburnamAvenueMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
7401 Beaufont Springs Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7401BeaufontSpringsDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,349us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7401BeaufontSpringsDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,396us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7401BeaufontSpringsDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,011us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7401BeaufontSpringsDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,599us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7401BeaufontSpringsDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 11,157us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7401BeaufontSpringsDriveMember
     
Total 13,756us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7401BeaufontSpringsDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 2,289us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7401BeaufontSpringsDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
7325 Beaufont Springs Drive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7325BeaufontSpringsDriveMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,344us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7325BeaufontSpringsDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,377us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7325BeaufontSpringsDriveMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 630us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7325BeaufontSpringsDriveMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,594us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7325BeaufontSpringsDriveMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,757us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7325BeaufontSpringsDriveMember
     
Total 13,351us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7325BeaufontSpringsDriveMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 2,049us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A7325BeaufontSpringsDriveMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
9011 Arboretum Parkway [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9011ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,857us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9011ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,702us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9011ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 940us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9011ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,857us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9011ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 8,642us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9011ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Total 10,499us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9011ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 3,854us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9011ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
6806 Paragon Place [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6806ParagonPlaceMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6806ParagonPlaceMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 10,288us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6806ParagonPlaceMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition (37)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6806ParagonPlaceMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 402us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6806ParagonPlaceMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 9,849us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6806ParagonPlaceMember
     
Total 10,251us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6806ParagonPlaceMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 2,660us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A6806ParagonPlaceMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
9100 Arboretum Parkway [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9100ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,362us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9100ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,489us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9100ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 979us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9100ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,362us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9100ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,468us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9100ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Total 7,830us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9100ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 2,807us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9100ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
2511 Brittons Hill Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2511BrittonsHillRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,202us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2511BrittonsHillRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,820us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2511BrittonsHillRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,221us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2511BrittonsHillRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,202us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2511BrittonsHillRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,041us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2511BrittonsHillRoadMember
     
Total 7,243us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2511BrittonsHillRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 2,846us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2511BrittonsHillRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
100 Gateway Centre Parkway [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100GatewayCentreParkwayMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 391us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100GatewayCentreParkwayMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,410us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100GatewayCentreParkwayMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 617us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100GatewayCentreParkwayMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 391us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100GatewayCentreParkwayMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,027us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100GatewayCentreParkwayMember
     
Total 6,418us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100GatewayCentreParkwayMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 1,922us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A100GatewayCentreParkwayMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
9200 Arboretum Parkway [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9200ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 985us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9200ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 3,973us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9200ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,252us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9200ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 985us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9200ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,225us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9200ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Total 6,210us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9200ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 2,348us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9200ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
9210 Arboretum Parkway [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9210ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,110us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9210ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,474us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9210ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 517us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9210ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,110us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9210ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,991us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9210ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Total 6,101us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9210ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 2,239us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9210ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
2201-2245 Tomlynn Street [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22012245TomlynnStreetMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,020us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22012245TomlynnStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 4,067us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22012245TomlynnStreetMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,046us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22012245TomlynnStreetMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,020us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22012245TomlynnStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 5,113us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22012245TomlynnStreetMember
     
Total 6,133us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22012245TomlynnStreetMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 2,154us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22012245TomlynnStreetMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
9211 Arboretum Parkway [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9211ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 582us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9211ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,433us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9211ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 844us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9211ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 582us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9211ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 3,277us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9211ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Total 3,859us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9211ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 1,317us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A9211ArboretumParkwayMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
2221-2245 Dabney Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22212245DabneyRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 530us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22212245DabneyRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,123us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22212245DabneyRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 359us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22212245DabneyRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 530us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22212245DabneyRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,482us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22212245DabneyRoadMember
     
Total 3,012us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22212245DabneyRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 990us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22212245DabneyRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
2212-2224 Tomlynn Street [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22122224TomlynnStreetMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 502us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22122224TomlynnStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,014us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22122224TomlynnStreetMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 395us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22122224TomlynnStreetMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 502us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22122224TomlynnStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,409us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22122224TomlynnStreetMember
     
Total 2,911us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22122224TomlynnStreetMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 1,020us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A22122224TomlynnStreetMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
2244 Dabney Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2244DabneyRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 550us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2244DabneyRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,203us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2244DabneyRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2244DabneyRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 550us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2244DabneyRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,203us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2244DabneyRoadMember
     
Total 2,753us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2244DabneyRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 964us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2244DabneyRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
2277 Dabney Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2277DabneyRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 507us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2277DabneyRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,034us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2277DabneyRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 294us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2277DabneyRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 507us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2277DabneyRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,328us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2277DabneyRoadMember
     
Total 2,835us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2277DabneyRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 977us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2277DabneyRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
2248 Dabney Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2248DabneyRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 512us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2248DabneyRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,049us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2248DabneyRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 57us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2248DabneyRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 512us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2248DabneyRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,106us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2248DabneyRoadMember
     
Total 2,618us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2248DabneyRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 923us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2248DabneyRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
2161-2179 Tomlynn Street [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A21612179TomlynnStreetMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 423us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A21612179TomlynnStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,695us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A21612179TomlynnStreetMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 315us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A21612179TomlynnStreetMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 423us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A21612179TomlynnStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 2,010us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A21612179TomlynnStreetMember
     
Total 2,433us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A21612179TomlynnStreetMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 842us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A21612179TomlynnStreetMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
2246 Dabney Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2246DabneyRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 455us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2246DabneyRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,822us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2246DabneyRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2246DabneyRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 455us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2246DabneyRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,822us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2246DabneyRoadMember
     
Total 2,277us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2246DabneyRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 797us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2246DabneyRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
2251 Dabney Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2251DabneyRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 387us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2251DabneyRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,552us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2251DabneyRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 95us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2251DabneyRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 387us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2251DabneyRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,647us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2251DabneyRoadMember
     
Total 2,034us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2251DabneyRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 738us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2251DabneyRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
2256 Dabney Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2256DabneyRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 356us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2256DabneyRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,427us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2256DabneyRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 182us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2256DabneyRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 356us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2256DabneyRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,609us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2256DabneyRoadMember
     
Total 1,965us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2256DabneyRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 751us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2256DabneyRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
2130-2146 Tomlynn Street [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A21302146TomlynnStreetMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 353us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A21302146TomlynnStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,416us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A21302146TomlynnStreetMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 214us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A21302146TomlynnStreetMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 353us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A21302146TomlynnStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,630us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A21302146TomlynnStreetMember
     
Total 1,983us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A21302146TomlynnStreetMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 704us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A21302146TomlynnStreetMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
2120 Tomlynn Street [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2120TomlynnStreetMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 281us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2120TomlynnStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,125us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2120TomlynnStreetMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 300us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2120TomlynnStreetMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 281us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2120TomlynnStreetMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,425us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2120TomlynnStreetMember
     
Total 1,706us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2120TomlynnStreetMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 625us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2120TomlynnStreetMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
2240 Dabney Road [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2240DabneyRoadMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 264us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2240DabneyRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,059us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2240DabneyRoadMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 88us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2240DabneyRoadMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 264us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2240DabneyRoadMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 1,147us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2240DabneyRoadMember
     
Total 1,411us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2240DabneyRoadMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 478us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2240DabneyRoadMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
Boulders Land [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_BouldersLandMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 1,256us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_BouldersLandMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_BouldersLandMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 28us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_BouldersLandMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 1,259us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_BouldersLandMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 25us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_BouldersLandMember
     
Total 1,284us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_BouldersLandMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 2us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_BouldersLandMember
     
5900 & 5950 La Place Court [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A59005950LaPlaceCourtMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 3,706us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A59005950LaPlaceCourtMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 11,185us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A59005950LaPlaceCourtMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 3,613us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A59005950LaPlaceCourtMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 3,955us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A59005950LaPlaceCourtMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 14,549us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A59005950LaPlaceCourtMember
     
Total 18,504us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A59005950LaPlaceCourtMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 3,645us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A59005950LaPlaceCourtMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 48 years      
5963 La Place Court [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A5963LaPlaceCourtMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 2,824us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A5963LaPlaceCourtMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 9,413us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A5963LaPlaceCourtMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 2,117us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A5963LaPlaceCourtMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 2,999us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A5963LaPlaceCourtMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 11,355us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A5963LaPlaceCourtMember
     
Total 14,354us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A5963LaPlaceCourtMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 2,486us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A5963LaPlaceCourtMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 55 years      
2035 Corte Del Nogal [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2035CorteDelNogalMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 3,261us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2035CorteDelNogalMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 6,077us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2035CorteDelNogalMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 1,167us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2035CorteDelNogalMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 3,499us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2035CorteDelNogalMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 7,006us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2035CorteDelNogalMember
     
Total 10,505us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2035CorteDelNogalMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 2,038us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A2035CorteDelNogalMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 39 years      
1200 Concord Avenue [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1200ConcordAvenueMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 6,395us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1200ConcordAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 24,664us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1200ConcordAvenueMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 808us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1200ConcordAvenueMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 6,515us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1200ConcordAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 25,352us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1200ConcordAvenueMember
     
Total 31,867us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1200ConcordAvenueMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 7,949us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1200ConcordAvenueMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 34 years      
1220 Concord Avenue [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1220ConcordAvenueMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 6,476us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1220ConcordAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 24,966us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1220ConcordAvenueMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 260us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1220ConcordAvenueMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 6,476us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1220ConcordAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 25,226us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1220ConcordAvenueMember
     
Total 31,702us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1220ConcordAvenueMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 7,622us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A1220ConcordAvenueMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 34 years      
155 Grand Avenue [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A155GrandAvenueMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 13,556us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A155GrandAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 54,267us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A155GrandAvenueMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 6,316us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A155GrandAvenueMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 13,556us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A155GrandAvenueMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 60,583us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A155GrandAvenueMember
     
Total 74,139us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A155GrandAvenueMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 12,652us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_A155GrandAvenueMember
     
Depreciable Life (Years) 40 years      
Two Kaiser Plaza [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoKaiserPlazaMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 7,841us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoKaiserPlazaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoKaiserPlazaMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoKaiserPlazaMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 7,841us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoKaiserPlazaMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoKaiserPlazaMember
     
Total 7,841us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoKaiserPlazaMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_TwoKaiserPlazaMember
     
Oakland Lot B [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances at December 31, 2012 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OaklandLotBMember
     
Initial Cost [Abstract]        
Land 4,342us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OaklandLotBMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OaklandLotBMember
     
Net Improvements (Retirements) Since Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OaklandLotBMember
     
Carrying Amount at Which Carried [Abstract]        
Land 4,342us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OaklandLotBMember
     
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OaklandLotBMember
     
Total 4,342us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OaklandLotBMember
     
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2013 $ 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= bdn_OaklandLotBMember