Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Supplemental disclosure:
Capitalized interest	$ 12,835	$ 12,150	$ 6,802
BRANDYWINE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, L.P.
Supplemental disclosure:
Capitalized interest	$ 12,835	$ 12,150	$ 6,802